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Percutaneous plasma disc decompression improves upper extremity radicular symptoms and cervicogenic headaches through a lower cervical approach: A retrospective Cohort study

Evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous plasma disc decompression and pulse radiofrequency in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: a retrospective study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300074113
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-07-31
Start date
2023-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-08-07

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Conditions

cervical spondylotic radiculopathy

Interventions

plasma group:None
radiofrequency group:None

Sponsors

Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Admission diagnosis was cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with clear cervical and upper extremity symptoms in the admission history. 2. The main signs and symptoms were unilateral radicular pain, pain and numbness in the upper limbs and hands, etc. 3. CT and MRI of the cervical spine showed signs of nerve root compression due to cervical disc herniation. 4. The surgically documented therapeutic target is the C5-C8 nerve root (PRF) or C4-C7 disc (PPDD). 5. The patient is fully compliant with this protocol at the psychosocial, mental, and physical levels, including following scheduled visits and understanding the content of the scale.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Combination of free disc, severe spinal stenosis and calcification of the fibrous annulus, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, carpal tunnel syndrome, and frozen shoulder. 2. Combination of paraplegia or partial paralysis, cervical fracture or dislocation, and cervical instability. 3.History of surgery during the planned surgical phase, inability to tolerate the course of treatment or contraindications to surgery. 4. Patients with significant psychosocial disorders, communication disorders. 5.Other patients assessed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NRS Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NDI Score;CEH remission rate;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactShuyi Kong

Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

1273961916@qq.com+86 199 1654 5076

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026