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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Radiculopathy due to contained disc protrusions often requires effective treatment.
  • Percutaneous radiofrequency nucleoplasty offers a minimally invasive approach.
  • This technique utilizes controlled thermoablation to reduce disc size and decompress nerve roots.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous radiofrequency disc decompression (PRFD) for contained lumbar disc protrusions.
  • To assess patient outcomes using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and MacNab score.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study of 27 patients (aged 30-64) with lumbar disc protrusion.
  • Patients underwent PRFD between May 2018 and May 2019.
  • Clinical follow-up at 1, 3, and 6 months assessed outcomes via VAS and MacNab score.

Main Results:

  • 17 patients (63%) had excellent outcomes, 8 (29.7%) had good outcomes, and 2 (7.3%) had poor outcomes.
  • Average VAS scores for back and leg pain decreased from ~7.9 to ~3.1 at 6 months.
  • Poor outcomes were associated with recurrent disc prolapse requiring further intervention.

Conclusions:

  • PRFD is a safe and effective treatment for contained disc protrusions causing radiculopathy.
  • This procedure serves as a viable alternative to traditional surgery.
  • PRFD significantly enhances the quality of life for patients suffering from lumbar radiculopathy.