1. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for Treatment of Lower Back Pain
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Esther Lee, Joaane Kim, Sadiq Rahman, Neil Daksla, William Caldwell, and Sergio Bergese
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chronic pain ,basivertebral ablation ,Modic changes ,lower back pain ,pain management ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Lower back pain (LBP) is a widely prevalent global health issue, affecting over half a billion people and remaining the leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs). LBP significantly impacts healthcare systems, with substantial costs related to surgical procedures and lost workdays. Vertebrogenic back pain (VBP), characterized by specific clinical symptoms and associated with Modic changes (MC) in vertebral endplates, best seen on MRI, is a significant subset of LBP. This paper explores the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and current reports and studies focusing on VBP and the role of basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation as a therapeutic intervention. Multiple studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses, demonstrate the efficacy of BVN ablation in reducing pain and improving function in patients with chronic LBP associated with MC.
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- 2024
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