• Neuromodulation · Jan 2019

    Randomized Controlled Trial

    Efficacy and Safety of Computed Tomography-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Modulation of Thoracic Dorsal Root Ganglion on Herpes Zoster Neuralgia.

    • Yuanyuan Ding, Hongxi Li, Tao Hong, Rongjie Zhao, Peng Yao, and Guangyi Zhao.
    • Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
    • Neuromodulation. 2019 Jan 1; 22 (1): 108-114.

    ObjectivePulsed radiofrequency (PRF) can relieve postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) caused by herpes zoster (HZ) infection. Nevertheless, its curative effect can vary and may be related to the duration of treatment period. The following study investigates the efficacy and safety of CT-guided PRF modulation on HZ neuralgia over different periods and different time points.Materials And MethodsA total of 150 patients with HZ/PHN were enrolled at the Pain Department, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University between January 2013 and December 2016. According to the course of disease, the patients were randomly divided into group A, which included patients with acute stage (n = 50; course <1 m); group B, which included patients with subacute stage (n = 50; 1 m 3 m). The PRF therapy was performed in all patients by targeting thoracic dorsal root ganglion (DRG). The visual analogue scale (VAS), SF-36, total effective rate of treatment, and dosage of antiepileptic analgesic drugs were observed at different time points, before and after the surgery.ResultsCompared to preoperative time, decreased VAS, improved SF-36, and the decreased dosage of antiepileptic analgesic drugs were observed at all time points, and in all groups after surgery (p < 0.05). In group A, pain relief lasted longer, and it further decreased over time. In addition, significantly lower VAS, higher SF-36, and lower dosage of antiepileptic analgesic drugs were found in group A compared to group B, and in group B compared to group C (all p < 0.05). Furthermore, the total effective rates in groups A, B, and C were 88, 72, and 52%, respectively.ConclusionsCT-guided PRF targeting thoracic DRG for modulation of HZ neuralgia in different periods is safe and effective. It is recommended to perform early intervention therapy at the acute phase of HZ.© 2018 International Neuromodulation Society.

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