Outcomes of cooled radiofrequency ablation of cervical nerves for the treatment of chronic pain.
Alaa Abd-ElsayedLukas J HenjumBarnabas T ShiferawAndrew Y MattaJames N NitzZoie L WeberJalon M JonesKenneth J FialaPublished in: Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain (2024)
This study supports the potential efficacy of c-RFA as a minimally invasive treatment for chronic neck pain secondary to cervical facet joint arthropathy refractory to conventional treatment measures, demonstrating significant relief for a substantial length of time. Due to chronic pain's detrimental effect on one's quality of life, finding effective treatment options is essential, especially for those refractory to conventional treatments.