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Technique for CT Fluoroscopy–Guided Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks and Radiofrequency Ablation

Authors :
Anand B Joshi
Peter G. Kranz
Timothy J. Amrhein
Source :
American Journal of Roentgenology. 207:631-634
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
American Roentgen Ray Society, 2016.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study is to describe the procedure for CT fluoroscopy–guided lumbar medial branch blocks and facet radiofrequency ablation. CONCLUSION. CT fluoroscopic guidance allows more-precise needle tip positioning and is an alternative method for performing medial branch blocks and facet radiofrequency ablation.

Details

ISSN :
15463141 and 0361803X
Volume :
207
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
American Journal of Roentgenology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....5bf83560315c06ce9b29ec4951c5cdc9