Radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain

Esther T. Maas, Raymond W. J. G. Ostelo, Leena Niemisto, Jukkapekka Jousimaa, Heikki Hurri, Antti Malmivaara, M.W. van Tulder

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency (RF) denervation, an invasive treatment for chronic low back pain (CLBP), is used most often for pain suspected to arise from facet joints, sacroiliac (SI) joints or discs. Many (uncontrolled) studies have shown substantial variation in its use between countries and continued uncertainty regarding its effectiveness.
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JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
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Publication statusPublished - 2015

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