• Rudolf Likar, Johann Auer, Albert Chavanne, Wilfried Ilias, Michael Kern, Petra Krepler, Hans-Georg Kress, Ulrike Lischnig, Gernot Maurer, Oliver Sommer, Martin C Spendel, Siegfried Thurnher, Karl Wohak, Andreas Wolf, and Michael Wölkhart.
• Abteilung für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Feschnigstraße 11, 9020, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Österreich. rudolf.likar@kabeg.at.
• Schmerz. 2021 Apr 1; 35 (2): 124-129.

AbstractRadiofrequency denervation has been established for many years as an important minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of chronic pain conditions. Positive experiences of many users for various indications are contrasted by a nonuniform evidence. With meticulous patient selection and correct assessment of the indications a longer term reduction of pain, a reduced need for analgesics and an improvement in the quality of life can be achieved. The aim of this interdisciplinary position paper is to present the value of radiofrequency denervation in the treatment of chronic pain. The summarized recommendations of the expert group are based on the available evidence and on the clinical experiences of Austrian centers that frequently implement the procedure. The position paper contains recommendations on patient selection and proven indications. We discribe safety aspects, complications, side effects and contraindications.

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