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Trans‐facet Joint Approach to Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation of the L5 Dorsal Root Ganglion in a Patient with Degenerative Spondylosis and Scoliosis
Author(s) -
Abejón David,
Ortego Rocio,
Solís Rocio,
Alaoui Neri,
Del Saz Javier,
Del Pozo Cristina
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
pain practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1533-2500
pISSN - 1530-7085
DOI - 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2008.00191.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pulsed radiofrequency , facet joint , facet (psychology) , dorsal root ganglion , back pain , low back pain , ganglion , radiofrequency ablation , deformity , intervertebral foramen , spinal deformity , anatomy , radicular pain , scoliosis , nerve root , dorsum , surgery , ablation , pain relief , lumbar , pathology , psychology , social psychology , alternative medicine , big five personality traits , personality
▪ Abstract: Mechanical low back pain secondary to degenerative facet joint changes is a common reason for referral to pain clinics. When these changes cause encroachment into the intervertebral foramen, radicular pain may result. While pulsed radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglion can be used in this setting, the anatomic deformity may make the transforaminal approach difficult. We report a case where a trans‐facet approach was used successfully and describe the technique. ▪