Department of Orthopedics, Herne University Hospital, Herne, Germany
Research Article
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Disc Decompression (PRFD): A Study of 27 Patients
Author(s): Nenad Zivkovic*, Ruetten Sebastian and Tasic Goran
Background: Percutaneous radiofrequency nucleoplasty is a true minimally invasive technique for treatment for radiculopathy caused by contained disc protrusions. This minimally invasive procedure uses termocoblation technology for coagulating and ablation the intervertebral disc to reduce pressure on a compressed nerve.
Methods: Our study is a prospective analysis conducted of 27 patients aged from 30 years to 64 years, with lumbar disc protrusion who were treated with percutaneous radiofrequency disc decompression from May 2018 to May 2019. Clinical follow up was done at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months. The outcomes were assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and MacNab criteria.
Results: Of all 27 patients, 14 were women and 13 were men and their mean age was 53 years ± 2 years. In all 27 patients per.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-7921.23.12.1.103
