Rajesh Naidu Janapala, Emilija Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Rachana Pasupuleti, Mahendra R Sanapati, Alan D Kaye, Vidyasagar Pampati, Sahar Shekoohi, Laxmaiah Manchikanti
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To evaluate the effectiveness of radiofrequency neurotomy in managing sacroiliac joint pain utilizing a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. RECENT FINDINGS: The prevalence of sacroiliac joint pain is estimated at around 25% of low back pain cases, and its diagnosis lacks a gold standard. Treatments include exercise therapy, injections, ablation, and fusion, with variable effectiveness...
March 12, 2024: Current Pain and Headache Reports