Effectiveness of root block and radiofrequency in prolapse intervertebral disc and lumbar canal stenosis Mistry Mitul D.a,1, Shah Dipak A.b, Chaudhari Vishal R.a, Thakkar Lokesh H.c aDepartment of Orthopedics, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India bDepartment of Orthopedics, M. P. SHAH Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India cDepartment of Orthopedics, Aum Orthopedic Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 1Corresponding author
Online published on 31 January, 2014. Abstract This paper evaluate efficacy of root block and radio frequency ablation therapy in management of lumbar canal stenosis and lumbar disc prolapse. This is a therapeutic study-level ll, prospective comparative study. Results were graded primarily using oswestry disability index pre and post procedure and visual analogue scale. Using this scoring system outcome did not differ much in either of the technique in patients with root block but outcome significantly differs in patients treated with radiofrequency ablation therapy. Although overall outcome of the patients with disc prolapse at final follow up remains mostly unchanged by both of these technique. Radiofrequency is more effective than root block in patients with canal stenosis particularly in static stenosis. While in dynamic stenosis patients require surgical intervention. Top Keywords Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Prolapse Intervertebral Disc. Top |