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Facet rhizotomy for cervical radiculitis

H Babur1

  • 1Dept. of Surgery, Univ. of New Mexico Med. School.

The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Cervical facet denervation, a procedure for intractable neck pain, shows success rates dependent on patient selection and technique. This study reviews the literature and presents findings from 166 procedures on 133 patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Intractable cervical pain often originates from facet joints.
  • Facet joint pain requires targeted treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of cervical facet denervation (rhizotomy) for facet joint pain.
  • To determine factors influencing treatment success.

Main Methods:

  • Performed 166 cervical facet denervations (rhizotomies) between 1985-1992.
  • Treated 133 patients with intractable cervical pain of facet origin.
  • Reviewed existing medical literature on the topic.

Main Results:

  • Success rates are contingent upon meticulous patient selection.
  • Proper surgical technique is crucial for optimal outcomes.
  • The study provides a comprehensive literature review.

Conclusions:

  • Cervical facet denervation is an effective treatment for facet-origin cervical pain.
  • Careful patient selection and technique maximize success rates.
  • Further research should focus on refining patient selection criteria.

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