Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment in Lumbar Facet-Related Pain

Intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency procedures for the treatment of facet joint-related low back pain are performed under sterile conditions in the operating room. The application is performed under fluoroscopy guidance using a 20 gauge 10 mm active tip radiofrequency needle. When the intra-articular joint, which is the target tissue, is reached with the help of fluoroscopy images, pulse radiofrequency treatment will be applied with the parameters being maximum temperature 42 degrees, 45 volts, duration 6 minutes, pulse rate 2 hertz and pulse width 20 milliseconds.

Median branch pulsed radiofrequency procedures for the treatment of facet joint-related low back pain are performed under sterile conditions in the operating room. The application is performed under fluoroscopy guidance using a 20 gauge 10 mm active tip radiofrequency needle. When the median branch region, which is the target area, is reached with the help of fluoroscopy images, location confirmation will be provided by giving sensory and motor stimulation. Pulse radiofrequency treatment will be applied with the parameters being maximum temperature 42 degrees, 45 volts, duration 6 minutes, pulse rate 2 hertz and pulse width 20 milliseconds.