Lumbar spinal nerve root block, Transforminal, Kudal, Lumbar radiculopathy. Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group: In Transforaminal group, blunt curved tip Racz needle G21 is introduced for each involved levels, under transverse process and pedicle conjuncti
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Radicular unilateral or bilateral low back pain more than six months Maximum two levels involved Age 40 to 70 years Lack of response to conservative therapy after three months ASA I-II Moderate to sever pain (VAS > 3)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe spinal deformity Spinal tumors Spine fracture Vertebral list?sis more than G II Local or systemic infection Taking anticoagulants Drug abuse History of allergic reaction to the studied drugs History of severe psychological disorders Pregnancy and lactation Severe or sudden onset of neurological complications such as urinary or fecal incontinence BMI>35 Patient refusal MRI contraindication such as pacemakers, defibrillators, aortic aneurysm clips Respiratory incompetence cause prone position intolerance Smoking or alcohol consumption History of lumbar spine surgery Peripheral neuropathy such as diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale. Timepoint: Before, two weeks and one month, and three months after the procedure. Method of measurement: based on questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oswestry Disability Index. Timepoint: One, and three months after the procedure. Method of measurement: Based on the questionnaire.;The amount of analgesia consumption. Timepoint: One, and three months after the procedure. Method of measurement: Record and take notes. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFarnad Imani
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed