Sacral lateral branch nerve block
Introduction Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is one of the most common causes of axial low back pain. Studies have shown that 13% to 30% of chronic axial low back pain…
Anatomy of the sacroiliac joint
The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a highly complex joint that provides stability and support to the upper body ( Fig. 1.1 ). The specific structure and tightness of the fibrous…
Perioperative management
Introduction Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was first used to treat back pain in 1975 by Shealy. The procedure involves running high-frequency electrical current through an insulated needle, resulting in thermal energy…
Radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency of the upper extremities
Introduction Peripheral nerve pain overview Peripheral nerve pain is a common complaint among patients in the clinical setting estimated to affect 7% to 10% of patients above 50 years of…
Radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency of the lower extremities
Procedure Supplies: • Cleaning solution • Chlorhexidine gluconate or povidone iodine • Sterile equipment • Gloves • Dressing • Drapes • Imaging • Ultrasound machine with a linear transducer (8…
Radiofrequency ablation for headache
Introduction Headaches remain notoriously difficult to treat despite advances in therapy. This is in part due to difficulty of classification and contributions of referred pain. While traditional treatments targeted intracranial…
Radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency ablation for the sympathetic nervous system
Introduction The human body’s nervous system is broken into the central and peripheral nervous systems. The peripheral nervous system is further subdivided into the somatic nervous system, which controls skeletal…
Measuring outcomes
Introduction Pain is a complex biopsychosocial phenomenon that is best described as more than just where it hurts, but also how it impacts quality of life, physical function, social participation,…
Radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch in the presence of other devices
Introduction Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure utilizing electric current to create a thermal lesion that results in ablating a specified target. For facetogenic joint pain, the targeted lesion is…
Radiofrequency ablation complications and management
Introduction Medial branch blocks (MBB) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are two techniques utilized in interventional pain management to diagnose and treat low back pain (LBP) arising from the spinal facet…
