Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management.
University of Kansas Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand how people feel after a radiofrequency ablation standard of care surgery using a different type of needle (multi-tined expandable electrode/MEE) in comparison to receiving conventional medical management (CMM) techniques.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years old. * Patients with pain lasting at least 6 months. * Patients with history of non-radiating low back pain. * Patient who had two diagnostic medial branch blocks (MBB) with significant (\>50%) improvement on both injections. * Patient has signed study-specific informed consent. * Patient has the necessary mental capacity to participate and is physically able to comply with study protocol requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with low back pain with radiation or involvement of pain going into their legs below their knees. * Patient did not receive…
Interventions
- ProcedureRadiofrequency Ablation with MEE
RFA will be performed in the usual fashion utilizing the MEE instead of the RFA needles routinely used at each institution.
- BehavioralConventional Medical Management
Conventional medical management (CMM), which may include physical therapy, home exercise programs, pain medication, and other conservative therapies such as back brace, walking aid, and chiropractic care.
Location
- University of Kansas Medical CenterKansas City, Kansas