Artner J, Klessinger S. [Interventions on facet joints. Techniques of facet joint injection, medial branch block and radiofrequency ablation].
Radiologe 2015;
55:840-6. [PMID:
26334438 DOI:
10.1007/s00117-015-0006-5]
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Abstract
Fluoroscopy-guided interventions on facet joints have been used for decades for the symptomatic management of pain in spinal disorders. A large number of imaging techniques are used to achieve a precise and safe needle placement in interventional procedures. Pulsed fluoroscopy is one of the most widely used and well-accepted tools for these procedures. This article presents a technical overview of commonly used fluoroscopy-guided interventions on the facet joints of the cervical and lumbar spine, such as facet joint injection, blockade of the medial nerve branches and radiofrequency ablation.
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