J Korean Neurosurg S
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J Korean Neurosurg S · Oct 2014
The effectiveness of endoscopic radiofrequency denervation of medial branch for treatment of chronic low back pain.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical results of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation of medial branch in patients with chronic low back pain originating from facet joints. ⋯ Our preliminary results demonstrate that endoscopic radiofrequency denervation of medial branch could be an effective alternative treatment modality for chronic back pain originating from facet joints that provides long-term pain relief.