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This study evaluates the effectiveness of thoracic medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy (TMBRFN) performed with a three-tined electrode in patients suffering from chronic thoracic facet joint pain.
About 60% of patients experienced significant improvements in pain and disability at 3 months following the procedure, with half showing clinically meaningful improvements in quality of life. Among those who responded initially but later experienced symptom recurrence, average pain relief lasted approximately 9 months with a reported 70% reduction in pain.
Chronic thoracic facet joint pain is a disabling condition that is less studied compared to lumbar and cervical spine pain. TMBRFN is a promising treatment but lacks standardized techniques and robust evidence. This study adds important “real world” data supporting the use of a three-tined electrode and perpendicular approach, highlighting the potential for meaningful clinical benefit and guiding future research and clinical practice.
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