[Therapeutic effect of intradiscal electrothermal therapy for discogenic low back pain].

Authors :: Huang QD
Wei DG
Zhao GD
Gao CR
Source :: Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University [Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao] 2010 Oct; Vol. 30 (10), pp. 2406-7, 2410.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy and complications of intradiscal electrothermal therapy for treatment of discogenic low back pain.<br />Methods: Forty patients with discogenic low back pain were treated with intradiscal electrothermal therapy, and the changes in the VAS, functional status and complications after the treatment were analyzed. RESULTS The VAS score was decreased and the functional status improved obviously after the treatment, which caused no severe complications.<br />Conclusion: Intradiscal electrothermal therapy is safe and effective to rapidly achieve pain relief and obviously improve the functional status of patients with discogenic low back pain with few complications.

Subjects :: Adult
Female
Humans
Hyperthermia, Induced
Intervertebral Disc Displacement complications
Low Back Pain etiology
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Intervertebral Disc Displacement therapy
Low Back Pain therapy

Language :: Chinese
ISSN :: 1673-4254
Volume :: 30
Issue :: 10
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 20965858

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