The effectiveness of lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation using a three-tined electrode: A real-world cross-sectional cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation (LMBRFA) is an established treatment for chronic lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint pain. Three-tined radiofrequency technology may simplify the procedure compared to conventional techniques, but long-term outcomes require further investigation.

Objectives

To assess long-term outcomes of three-tined LMBRFA utilizing a perpendicular approach.

Methods

This study reviewed electronic medical records of patients who underwent three-tined LMBRFA from 2022 to 2024. Clinical outcomes were assessed at ≥6 months post-procedure via standardized telephone survey, including numerical rating scale (NRS) pain scores, patient global impression of change (PGIC), and opioid utilization. The primary outcome was the proportion of pa

SUBMITTER: Kanjanapanang N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12702066 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature