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  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Spinal Interventions

Background:

  • Cervical pain syndromes are frequently managed with percutaneous interventional spinal procedures.
  • These minimally invasive techniques are increasingly utilized in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of percutaneous interventional spinal procedures for cervical pain.
  • To outline indications, contraindications, patient selection criteria, and potential complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on spinal interventional procedures.
  • Discussion of specific techniques including epidural injections, zygapophyseal joint and medial branch nerve injections, spinal cord stimulation, and radiofrequency neurotomy.

Main Results:

  • Epidural injections are indicated for various cervical pain etiologies.
  • Zygapophyseal joint and medial branch nerve injections offer targeted pain relief.
  • Spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency neurotomy provide alternative or adjunctive treatment options.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous spinal interventions are integral to managing cervical pain.
  • Careful patient selection and understanding of potential complications are crucial for successful outcomes.
  • A range of techniques are available, requiring tailored application based on individual patient needs.