Randomized, controlled blind study comparing sacroiliac intra-articular steroid injection to radiofrequency denervation for sacroiliac joint pain

Conclusions Radiofrequency ablation at L4 and L5 primary dorsal rami and S1–3 lateral sacral branch may provide effective and longer pain relief compared to the classic intra-articular steroid injection, in properly selected patients with suspected sacroiliac joint pain. Larger studies are called for to confirm our results, and lay out the optimal patient selection and treatment parameters for this poorly comprehended disorder.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research