Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Chronic Neck Pain

Sleep disturbance in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain before and after radiofrequency denervation
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The Ganglia of the Head and Neck: Clinical Relevance for the Interventional Pain Physician
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Randomized controlled trial comparing technical features and clinical efficacy of a multi-tined cannula versus a conventional cannula for cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy in chronic neck pain
High-fidelity 3D modelling of the lumbar dorsal rami
Sudden Death Due to Necrotizing Fasciitis After Routine Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment
Therapeutic Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Selective Nerve Block on Chronic Cervical Radiculopathy

A systematic review and meta-analysis show level II evidence of radiofrequency neurotomy on a long-term basis in managing chronic neck pain with level III to IV evidence in managing cervicogenic headaches ¹⁾.

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Manchikanti L, Knezevic NN, Knezevic E, Abdi S, Sanapati MR, Soin A, Wargo BW, Navani A, Atluri S, Gharibo CG, Simopoulos TT, Kosanovic R, Abd-Elsayed A, Kaye AD, Hirsch JA. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Neurotomy in Managing Chronic Neck Pain. Pain Ther. 2022 Nov 24:1-48. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00455-0. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36465720; PMCID: PMC9686245.