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This study investigates how effective cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy (CMBRFN) is when performed using a perpendicular approach with a three-tined Trident cannula in patients with confirmed facet joint neck pain.
At 3 months post-procedure, over 65% of patients experienced significant pain relief and improved function. For those whose symptoms returned, pain relief averaged 86% and lasted nearly 9 months following treatment. The perpendicular approach with the three-tined cannula showed promising results as an alternative to the traditional parallel technique.
Chronic neck pain from facet joints is a common source of disability, and radiofrequency neurotomy is an established treatment. The perpendicular approach using a multi-tined cannula is a newer method that may offer technical advantages. This study adds valuable clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness and durability in real-world practice, highlighting the need for larger, prospective trials to confirm these findings.
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