Abstract | BACKGROUND AND AIMS: METHODS: We prospectively investigated the long-term effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of 22 refractory idiopathic supraorbital neuralgia patients. A reduction in the verbal pain numeric rating scale score of more than 50% was used as the standard of effectiveness. The effectiveness rates at different time points within 2 years were calculated. RESULTS: After a single pulsed radiofrequency treatment, the effectiveness rate at 1 and 3 months was 77%, and the rates at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years were 73%, 64%, and 50%, respectively. Except for a small portion of patients (23%) who experienced mild upper eyelid ecchymosis that gradually disappeared after approximately 2 weeks, no obvious complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the results of our study demonstrate that for patients with refractory idiopathic supraorbital neuralgia, percutaneous pulsed radiofrequency may be an effective and safe treatment choice.
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Authors | Fang Luo, Jingjing Lu, Nan Ji |
Journal | Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain
(Pain Pract)
Vol. 18
Issue 7
Pg. 871-878
(09 2018)
ISSN: 1533-2500 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 29480963
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2018 World Institute of Pain. |
Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neuralgia
(therapy)
- Pain Management
(methods)
- Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
(methods)
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