Can CT-guided cervical nerve root injections delay or prevent the need for surgical intervention in cervical radiculopathy?

CT-guided percutaneous lumbar herniectomy: clinical outcomes from an 11-year experience in a minimally invasive treatment strategy

CT-guided percutaneous lumbar herniectomy provides rapid and sustained pain relief, functional improvement, and a favorable safety profile, with the potential to limit complications and promote faster recovery.

Anchored Drill-Assisted Localization for Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical Keyhole Surgery in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: A Technical Report and Preliminary Efficacy Evaluation

Objectives: This study presents a novel anchored drill-assisted localization technique for percutaneous endoscopic cervical keyhole surgery in single-level cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR). This technical report describes its feasibility, preliminary efficacy, and safety. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 40...

Clinical Outcomes and Factors Associated with Response to Fluoroscopy-Guided Cervical Medial Branch Pulsed Radiofrequency in Chronic Cervical Facet Joint Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background and Objectives: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of the cervical medial branches is a non-destructive neuromodulatory option for chronic cervical facet joint pain, yet evidence regarding the durability of clinical response and factors associated with sustained benefit remains limited. This study aimed to characte...

Preoperative cervical extension range of motion and C7 preservation as predictors of axial symptoms following laminoplasty.

Ultrasound-Guided Diagnostic Injections for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: An Outcomes-Based Cohort Study.

OBJECTIVE Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is an underrecognized problem causing chronic upper extremity symptoms from brachial plexus compression, often affecting overhead athletes. This study evaluated the utility of ultrasound-guided (USG) diagnostic injections for NTOS. DESIGN This was a retrospective c...

Effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Greater Occipital Nerve in Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Observational Study

Background Cervical myofascial pain syndrome (CMPS) is a common cause of neck pain and disability, often refractory to conservative management. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of the greater occipital nerve (GON) has emerged as a minimally invasive neuromodulatory treatment for chronic cervicogenic pain. Objective To evalu...