Radiofrequency for Chronic Radicular Lumbar Pain: Geriatric vs. Young Patients

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Lumbar Dorsal Root Ganglia Pulsed Radiofrequency: It is an interventional pain management technique used to treat chronic radicular pain, often associated with conditions like lumbar disc herniation or degenerative disc disease. It involves the application of pulsed radiofrequency energy to the dorsal root ganglia (DRG), which are clusters of nerve cell bodies located just outside the spinal cord. DRG is involved in transmitting sensory signals from the periphery (e.g., the limbs) to the central nervous system.

Study summary

This study aims to evaluate the treatment response and lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of patients who have undergone pulsed radiofrequency therapy for chronic radicular lumbar pain at the dorsal root ganglia. By comparing young (18-64 years) and geriatric (≥65 years) patient groups, the study seeks to assess the impact of age on treatment response and opioid consumption. Additionally, it aims to analyze the potential relationship between paraspinal muscle fat infiltration and treatment outcomes.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Numeric Rating Scale — Change from baseline to third month after treatment
  Numeric Rating Scale is a scale that can be used measuring pain. Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (the worst pain)

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