Analgesic Efficacy of Pulsed Radiofrequency in Non-cyclic Mastalgia

Patients were lying prone. Firstly, T2, 3, 4 disc level was detected then the target 2nd, 3rd and 4th thoracic nerve roots were identified. After marking the entry points, adequate sterilization of the skin was achieved using bovidone iodine then the skin was anasthesied by 2 ml lidocaine 2% at each entry point. The Baileys radio frequency (RF) 22G, 10 cm, sharp needles with 10 mm active tip was introduced to face the 2nd, 3rd and 4th thoracic nerve roots.The PRF course was carried out at 42°C for 120 s twice at each level followed by injection of 1 ml lidocaine 2% and 1 ml dexamethasone 4 mg at each level.

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