Lumbar facet joint pain
Conditions
Interventions
High-Voltage Prolonged PRF Group:None
Conventional PRF Group:None
Sponsors
The affiliated hospital of southwest medical university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Confirmed diagnosis of lumbar facet joint pain (L3-L5 segments) via imaging (MRI/X-ray) and diagnostic medial branch nerve block of the lumbar dorsal rami with a disease duration >= 3 months. 2.Failure of conservative treatments, including pharmacological therapy and physical therapy. 3.VAS score >= 5. 4.Age between 40–80 years old, no gender restrictions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Presence of spinal infection, malignancy, or severe osteoporosis. 2.Severe respiratory/cardiovascular failure, hepatic insufficiency, or renal insufficiency. 3.Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment. 4.Coagulopathy or ongoing anticoagulant therapy. 5.Allergy to local anesthetics. 6.History of substance abuse. 7.Prior lumbar spine surgery or neurodestructive interventions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Degree of improvement in pain intensity; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Assessment; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactChengwen Wu
The affiliated hospital of southwest medical university
Outcome results
None listed