Epidural Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

The radiofrequency treatment is applied under sterile conditions in the operating room environment. The target epidural area is reached under fluoroscopy guidance using a radiofrequency needle. After control of the needle position, radiofrequency treatment is given. Radiofrequency parameters are set as maximum temperature 42 degrees, 45 volts, duration 6 minutes, pulse rate 2 hertz and pulse width 20 milliseconds.