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Revision Date: 01.19.21 D0000068200

  1. American Physical Therapy Association (2012, Apr 4). Most Americans live with low back pain - and don't seek treatment. Retrieved from: https://www.prweb.com/releases/apta/low_back_pain_survey/prweb9366244.htm
  2. Conger A et al. The effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation of medial branch nerves for chronic lumbar facet joint syndrome in patients selected by guideline-concordant dual comparative medial branch blocks. Pain Medicine. 2020; 21(5):902-909.
  3. Cetin A and Yektas A. Evaluation of the short- and long-term effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency and conventional radiofrequency performed for medial branch block in patients with lumbar facet joint pain. Pain Research and Management. 2018; 2018:7492753.
  4. Son J et al. The efficacy of repeated radiofrequency medial branch neurotomy for lumbar facet syndrome. Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society. 2010; 48(3):240-243.
  5. Boswell M et al. Therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain: A systematic review of effectiveness and complications. Pain Physician. 2005; 8(1):101-114.
  6. Boswell M et al. A systematic review of therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain. Pain Physician. 2007; 10(1):229-253.
  7. Dreyfuss P et al. Efficacy and validity of radiofrequency neurotomy for chronic lumbar zygapophysial joint pain. Spine. 2000; 25(10):1270-1277.
  8. Girasole G. (2019, July 25). Facet joint syndrome. Retrieved from: https://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/spinal-disorders/facet-joint-syndrome
  9. Parker L. (2020, June 24). Symptoms and diagnosis of facet joint disorders. Retrieved from: https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/arthritis/symptoms-and-diagnosis-facet-joint-disorders
  10. Kennedy D. (2019, April 23). Radiofrequency ablation (RFA): Procedure and recovery. Retrieved from: https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/injections/radiofrequency-ablation-rfa-procedure-and-recovery
  11. Richeimer S. (2019, March 6). Radiofrequency ablation treatment for neck, back and sacroiliac pain. Retrieved from: https://www.spineuniverse.com/treatments/pain-management/radiofrequency-ablation-treatment-neck-back-sacroiliac-pain
  12. Nath S et al. Percutaneous lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint neurotomy using radiofrequency current in the management of chronic low back pain: A randomized double-blind trial. Spine. 2008; 33(12):1291-1297.
  13. Kennedy D. (2019, April 23). Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) side effects and risks. Retrieved from: https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/injections/radiofrequency-ablation-rfa-side-effects-and-risks

Revision Date: 11.22.20 C

  1. American Physical Therapy Association (2012, Apr 4). Most Americans live with low back pain - and don't seek treatment. Retrieved from: https://www.prweb.com/releases/apta/low_back_pain_survey/prweb9366244.htm
  2. Conger A et al. The effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation of medial branch nerves for chronic lumbar facet joint syndrome in patients selected by guideline-concordant dual comparative medial branch blocks. Pain Medicine. 2020; 21(5):902-909.
  3. Cetin A and Yektas A. Evaluation of the short- and long-term effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency and conventional radiofrequency performed for medial branch block in patients with lumbar facet joint pain. Pain Research and Management. 2018; 2018:7492753.
  4. Son J et al. The efficacy of repeated radiofrequency medial branch neurotomy for lumbar facet syndrome. Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society. 2010; 48(3):240-243.

Revision Date: 07.31.17 B

  1. North American Spine Society. Back Pain is a Big Issue for U.S. Adults: NASS Survey Results Show More than Half the Population Suffers. SpineLine NASS News, November/December 2004. p49. View Article, Accessed May 29, 2014. 
  2. Nath S, Nath CA, Pettersson K. Percutaneous lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint neurotomy using radiofrequency current, in the management of chronic low back pain. A randomized double-blind trial. Spine. 2008 May 20;33(12):1291-7; discussion 1298.
  3. International Spine Intervention Society. Practice Guidelines for Spinal Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures. Percuteneous radiofrequency lumbar medial branch neurotomy. pp188-218.
  4. Fenton DS, Czervionke LF. Chapter 3 Facet Denervation. Image-Guided Spine Intervention 1st Ed. Saunders 2002; p 51-71.
  5. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Sehgal N, Dunbar EE, Epter R. A systematic review of therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain. Pain Physician 2007 Jan;10(1):229-53.
  6. Dreyfuss P, Halbrook B, Pauza K, Joshi A, McLarty J, Bogduk N. Efficacy and validity of radiofrequency neurotomy for chronic lumbar zygapophysial joint pain. Spine. 2000 May 15;25(10):1270-7.
  7. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Spillane WF. Therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain: a systematic review of effectiveness and complications. Pain Physician 2005 Jan;8(1):101-14
  8. Burnham RS, Yasui Y. An alternate method of radiofrequency neurotomy of the sacroiliac joint: a pilot study of the effect on pain, function, and satisfaction. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;32(1):12-9.
  9. Bogduk N. Management of chronic low back pain. Med J Aust. 2004 Jan 19;180(2):79-83

Revision Date: 07.31.17 C

  1. North American Spine Society. Back Pain is a Big Issue for U.S. Adults: NASS Survey Results Show More than Half the Population Suffers. SpineLine NASS News, November/December 2004. p49. View Article, Accessed May 29, 2014. 
  2. Nath S, Nath CA, Pettersson K. Percutaneous lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint neurotomy using radiofrequency current, in the management of chronic low back pain. A randomized double-blind trial. Spine. 2008 May 20;33(12):1291-7; discussion 1298.
  3. International Spine Intervention Society. Practice Guidelines for Spinal Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures. Percuteneous radiofrequency lumbar medial branch neurotomy. pp188-218.
  4. Fenton DS, Czervionke LF. Chapter 3 Facet Denervation. Image-Guided Spine Intervention 1st Ed. Saunders 2002; p 51-71.
  5. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Sehgal N, Dunbar EE, Epter R. A systematic review of therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain. Pain Physician 2007 Jan;10(1):229-53.
  6. Dreyfuss P, Halbrook B, Pauza K, Joshi A, McLarty J, Bogduk N. Efficacy and validity of radiofrequency neurotomy for chronic lumbar zygapophysial joint pain. Spine. 2000 May 15;25(10):1270-7.
  7. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Spillane WF. Therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain: a systematic review of effectiveness and complications. Pain Physician 2005 Jan;8(1):101-14
  8. Burnham RS, Yasui Y. An alternate method of radiofrequency neurotomy of the sacroiliac joint: a pilot study of the effect on pain, function, and satisfaction. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;32(1):12-9.
  9. Bogduk N. Management of chronic low back pain. Med J Aust. 2004 Jan 19;180(2):79-83

Revision Date: 12.04.15 Rev A

  1. North American Spine Society. Back Pain is a Big Issue for U.S. Adults: NASS Survey Results Show More than Half the Population Suffers. SpineLine NASS News, November/December 2004. p49. View Article, Accessed May 29, 2014. 
  2. Nath S, Nath CA, Pettersson K. Percutaneous lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint neurotomy using radiofrequency current, in the management of chronic low back pain. A randomized double-blind trial. Spine. 2008 May 20;33(12):1291-7; discussion 1298.
  3. International Spine Intervention Society. Practice Guidelines for Spinal Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures. Percuteneous radiofrequency lumbar medial branch neurotomy. pp188-218.
  4. Fenton DS, Czervionke LF. Chapter 3 Facet Denervation. Image-Guided Spine Intervention 1st Ed. Saunders 2002; p 51-71.
  5. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Sehgal N, Dunbar EE, Epter R. A systematic review of therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain. Pain Physician 2007 Jan;10(1):229-53.
  6. Dreyfuss P, Halbrook B, Pauza K, Joshi A, McLarty J, Bogduk N. Efficacy and validity of radiofrequency neurotomy for chronic lumbar zygapophysial joint pain. Spine. 2000 May 15;25(10):1270-7.
  7. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Spillane WF. Therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain: a systematic review of effectiveness and complications. Pain Physician 2005 Jan;8(1):101-14
  8. Burnham RS, Yasui Y. An alternate method of radiofrequency neurotomy of the sacroiliac joint: a pilot study of the effect on pain, function, and satisfaction. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;32(1):12-9.
  9. Bogduk N. Management of chronic low back pain. Med J Aust. 2004 Jan 19;180(2):79-83

Revision Date: 12.03.15 Rev None

  1. North American Spine Society. Back Pain is a Big Issue for U.S. Adults: NASS Survey Results Show More than Half the Population Suffers. SpineLine NASS News, November/December 2004. p49. View Article, Accessed May 29, 2014. 
  2. Nath S, Nath CA, Pettersson K. Percutaneous lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint neurotomy using radiofrequency current, in the management of chronic low back pain. A randomized double-blind trial. Spine. 2008 May 20;33(12):1291-7; discussion 1298.
  3. International Spine Intervention Society. Practice Guidelines for Spinal Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures. Percuteneous radiofrequency lumbar medial branch neurotomy. pp188-218.
  4. Fenton DS, Czervionke LF. Chapter 3 Facet Denervation. Image-Guided Spine Intervention 1st Ed. Saunders 2002; p 51-71.
  5. Burnham RS, Yasui Y. An alternate method of radiofrequency neurotomy of the sacroiliac joint: a pilot study of the effect on pain, function, and satisfaction. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;32(1):12-9.
  6. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Sehgal N, Dunbar EE, Epter R. A systematic review of therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain. Pain Physician 2007 Jan;10(1):229-53.
  7. Dreyfuss P, Halbrook B, Pauza K, Joshi A, McLarty J, Bogduk N. Efficacy and validity of radiofrequency neurotomy for chronic lumbar zygapophysial joint pain. Spine. 2000 May 15;25(10):1270-7.
  8. Boswell MV, Colson JD, Spillane WF. Therapeutic facet joint interventions in chronic spinal pain: a systematic review of effectiveness and complications. Pain Physician 2005 Jan;8(1):101-14
  9. Bogduk N. Management of chronic low back pain. Med J Aust. 2004 Jan 19;180(2):79-83.