cervical facet joint arthropathy. Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Cervical retrolaminar block. Intervention 2: Control group: Cervical medial cervical branch block.
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age over 30 years. - Diagnosis of cervical facet joint arthropathy based on physical examination - BMI less than 30. - Pain score (NRS) = 4. - ASA physical status class I or II.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Patient's refusal to continue participation. - Presence of sepsis, bleeding disorders, unstable respiratory or cardiovascular problems. - History of drug or substance abuse, allergy to medications used (lidocaine, dexamethasone). - Local anatomical abnormalities or history of severe neurological/psychiatric disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: First week, first month, third month after completing the block. Method of measurement: Numerical Rating Scale.;Functional status of the neck. Timepoint: First week, first month, third month after completing the block. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Side effects. Timepoint: After the procedure. Method of measurement: Patient's clinical symptoms. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatane Jamshidi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed