Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Open Access
- 1 January 2014
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Pain Research and Management
- Vol. 19 (5), e146-e153
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/834369
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a procedure using heat to interrupt pain signals in spinal nerves, is an emerging treatment option for chronic low back pain. Its clinical efficacy has not yet been established.Keywords
Funding Information
- Alberta Health
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