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Discitis Following Radiofrequency Nucleoplasty: A Case Report.
Said Shofwan1, Liong Liem2, Grady Janitra1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Medical Faculty, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
|June 21, 2021
Summary
Radiofrequency nucleoplasty for chronic low back pain can rarely lead to discitis. Prompt diagnosis and comprehensive treatment, including surgery, are vital for optimal recovery and preventing neurological deficits.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Radiofrequency nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain and degenerative disc disease.
- Discitis, a spinal infection, is a rare but serious complication following radiofrequency nucleoplasty.