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World J Anesthesiol. Jul 27, 2016; 5(2): 38-43
Published online Jul 27, 2016. doi: 10.5313/wja.v5.i2.38
Table 1 Studies of patients with cervical post-surgery syndrome treated with interventional therapies
Ref.InterventionsOutcome measuresNumber of patientsFollow-up periodPositive results
Klessinger[10]Thermal radiofrequency neurotomyPain relief ≥ 50%3215 mo59% of patients ≥ 50% pain relief
Klessinger[11]Facet joint nerve blockPain relief ≥ 80% or satisfied patient1046 mo53% satisfying result
Manchikanti et al[3]Interlaminar, epiduralPain relief ≥ 50%561 yr71% of patients local anesthetic
Improvement in functional status64% of patients local anesthetic with steroid