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An Alternative Technique for Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency: Comparison With the Empirical Technique

NCT01300715 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2011-02-23

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Summary

In spite that variable techniques for lumbar MBRF exists, the tunnel vision technique is widely recommended for exact radiofrequency needle placement. However, this method uses the concept of a steep caudocephalad axial tilt of the fluoroscopy beam, which result in unusual appearance of vertebral structures and a long distance from skin to the target site. In our institution, therefore, the investigators have used a modified method that is easy and safe to place RF needle parallel to the lumbar medial branch in oblique fluoroscopic view.

Accordingly, our objectives were to evaluate our modified technique for lumbar MBRF, comparing with the tunnel vision technique, and additionally to assess complications with respect to these two techniques.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
  • Arthropathy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

lumbar medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy

the classic tunnel vision technique versus the alternative technique

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-11-30
Primary Completion
2011-05-31

Countries

  • South Korea

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