Randomized placebo-controlled study evaluating lateral branch radiofrequency denervation for sacroiliac joint pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sacroiliac joint pain is a challenging condition accounting for approximately 20% of cases of chronic low back pain. Currently, there are no effective long-term treatment options for sacroiliac joint pain.

Methods

A randomized placebo-controlled study was conducted in 28 patients with injection-diagnosed sacroiliac joint pain. Fourteen patients received L4-L5 primary dorsal rami and S1-S3 lateral branch radiofrequency denervation using cooling-probe technology after a local anesthetic block, and 14 patients received the local anesthetic block followed by placebo denervation. Patients who did not respond to placebo injections crossed over and were treated with radiofrequency denervation using conventional technology.

Results

One, 3, and 6 months after the pr

SUBMITTER: Cohen SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2666931 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature