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Title: Analgesic Outcomes Using Radiofrequency Ablation In Patients With Assorted Spinal Pain Disorders: Real-World Observational Study
e-poster Number: INSIM7
Category: Pain
Author Name: Henry Vucetic
Institute: The Spine and Pain Institute
Co-Author Name: Lilly Chen, Roshini Jain
Abstract :
Background: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) has been demonstrated to be an effective approach for treatment of chronic pain. Clinical efficacy using RFA (thermal or pulsed) has been reported in the context of various pain indications including (but not limited to): occipital neuralgia, lumbar radicular pain, cervical radicular pain, zygapophysial (facet) joint pain, disc herniation, discogenic pain, spinal foramen stenosis, radiculitis, and pain of the sacroiliac joint. Additional data gathered from real-world utilization of radiofrequency techniques can add to the compendium of evidence associated with treating chronic pain using these approaches while also prompting initiation of new clinical trials and studies for future therapeutic development. Here, we will report outcomes in patients who underwent an RFA procedure for treatment of their chronic pain.
Methods: This is an observational, case-series study based on retrospective chart review in patients using a commercially available radiofrequency ablative device (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA) for chronic pain in the United States. Key data and clinical assessments include: demographic characteristics, pain diagnosis, baseline and post-treatment pain scores, and percent pain relief.
Results: Collection and analysis of clinical data is currently on-going. Results of this clinical study will be presented.
Discussion/Conclusion: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a clinical modality that has potential to benefit a variety of patients who have not previously achieved a level of desired pain relief using conventional prescription medications or other pain management approaches. In addition, data collected from this observational real-world series aims to support the pursuit of evidence-based medicine regarding the use of this modality.
