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  1. 08-03-2010 10:54 AM #1
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    The Role Of Radiofrequency Facet Denervation In Chronic Low Back Pain

    ISPUB - Radiofrequency denervation of the sacroiliac joint- experiences in a series of 30 patients
    C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.

    C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis- Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left
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    Been there done that does not work for long term sorry

    Gil
    L5-S1 lam 1994
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    L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy.
    L5-S1 bilaterial neural foraminal narrowing with inferior effacement.
    L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing
    L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
    C3-C4 limited DDD
    15 injections Depo. P.T. 18 months 9 dose packs,
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    L5-S1 Foraminotomy 09
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    Default Re: Radiofrequency Facet Joint Denervation

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    Previous discussion... Radiofrequency Denervation (Facet Rhizotomy)

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