End-on versus parallel radiofrequency lesioning for neurotomy of the cervical medial branch nerves: a study protocol of a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial: the “EndPaRL” study

End-on versus parallel radiofrequency lesioning for neurotomy of the cervical medial branch nerves: a study protocol of a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial: the “EndPaRL” study

Abstract Background Cervical facet joint disease is a common source of neck pain and its prevalence increases with aging. Conservative multimodal management options (e.g., strengthening of neck muscles, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, massage, and thermal modalities) often fail to relie...

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Main Authors: Abeer Alomari, Guilherme Ferreira-Dos-Santos, Mandeep Singh, Taylor Burnham, Xingshan Cao, Zachary McCormick, David Flamer, Pranab Kumar, Yasmine Hoydonckx, James S. Khan, Paul S. Tumber, Danielle Alvares, Anuj Bhatia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Neck pain
Cervical medial branch nerve
Radiofrequency ablation
Pain
Non-inferiority
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07752-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07752-9

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