Radiofrequency ablation of the sacral lateral branches - 20/04/17
Abstract |
The objective of this article is to recommend an approach to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the sacral lateral branches that is safe, effective, and simple to perform. To do so, one must identify the proper patient, perform a diagnostic block to confirm the sacroiliac joint as the pain generator, and then, after 2 successful blocks, move to RFA of the sacral lateral branches as the next step in treatment. The choice of an RFA technique is controversial. Here, an argument is made for moving to bipolar RFA of the lateral branches of S1-S3. If pain is refractory, then cooled RFA may be an appropriate next step in care.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Sacroiliac joint injection, Sacral lateral branch block, Radiofrequency ablation
Plan
Dr Vrooman teaches at the SInergy cooled radiofrequency procedure on behalf of HalyardHealth. |
Vol 19 - N° 3-4
P. 119-125 - juillet 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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