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Radiofrequency for Chronic Radicular Lumbar Pain: Geriatric vs. Young Patients
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital
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.
Official title: Comparison of the Analgesic Efficacy of Radiofrequency Application to Lumbar Root Ganglia in Geriatric and Young Patients With Chronic Radicular Lumbar Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
130
Start Date
2025-05-15
Completion Date
2025-12-15
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Etlik, Turkey (Türkiye)