Factors affecting results of fluoroscopy-guided facet joint injection: Probable differences in the outcome of treatment between pure facet joint hypertrophy and concomitant diseases

Factors affecting results of fluoroscopy-guided facet joint injection: Probable differences in the outcome of treatment between pure facet joint hypertrophy and concomitant diseases

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Purpose: Facet joints are considered a common source of chronic low-back pain. To determine whether pathogens related to the facet joint arthritis have any effect on treatment failure. Materials and Methods: Facet joint injection was applied to 94 patients t...

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Main Authors: Akif Albayrak, Baris Ozkul, Mehmet Bulent Balioglu, Yunus Atici, Muhammet Zeki Gultekin, Merih Dilan Albayrak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
Algology
facet hypertrophy
facet injection
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2016;volume=7;issue=1;spage=38;epage=42;aulast=Albayrak

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