Percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency thermocoagulation for chronic discogenic low back pain
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32004000161
English
Authors' objectives:
This Assessment will review the available evidence to determine whether percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency thermocoagulation improves health outcomes compared with placebo or conventional treatments such as surgery or medical management. The population of interest is patients with chronic discogenic low back pain. Health outcomes of interest are relief of pain, improvement in function, and adverse effects. The evidence on each of the various techniques for percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency thermocoagulation will be reviewed separately.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/contact-tec.html
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Electrocoagulation
- Low Back Pain
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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