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Effect of Radiofrequency Denervation on Pain Intensity Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Effect of Radiofrequency Denervation on Pain Intensity Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Key PointsQuestionWhat is the effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation added to a standardized exercise program for patients with chronic low back pain? FindingsIn 3 randomized clinical trials including 681 participants with chronic low back pain originating from the facet joints, sacroiliac joints, or a combination of these or the intervertebral disks, radiofrequency denervation combined with exercise compared with exercise alone resulted in either no significant difference in pain intensity, or a difference smaller than the prespecified minimal clinically important difference after 3 months. MeaningThe study findings do not support the use of radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain originating from these sources. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.2017.7918
pmid
28672319
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Abstract

Key PointsQuestionWhat is the effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation added to a standardized exercise program for patients with chronic low back pain? FindingsIn 3 randomized clinical trials including 681 participants with chronic low back pain originating from the facet joints, sacroiliac joints, or a combination of these or the intervertebral disks, radiofrequency denervation combined with exercise compared with exercise alone resulted in either no significant difference in pain intensity, or a difference smaller than the prespecified minimal clinically important difference after 3 months. MeaningThe study findings do not support the use of radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain originating from these sources.

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JAMAAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 4, 2017

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