Interscalene and ıntertuberculary Pulsed Radiofrequency for Cervical Radiculopathy

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Cervical Root Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment at the Intertubercular and Interscalene Levels in the Treatment of Cervical Radicular Pain

This study examines the different application techniques of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment of cervical spinal nerves for cervical radicular pain.

Patients with radiologic imaging findings of C5-C6-C7 disc protrusion or extrusion, with compatible clinical and physical examinations and who have undergone ultrasound-guided spinal cervical nerve radiofrequency treatment in our clinic will be evaluated. Patients' background information will be taken in their files and missing information will be completed by phone call. Pain scores at 3 and 6 months after the procedure will be recorded by scoring from 1 to 10. Patients will not undergo any interventional procedure for research purposes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Radiologically proven extruded/protruded discopathy at C5/C6/C7 levels
• Presence of radicular pain that can be provoked by physical examination
• Consistent with radiologic imaging findings.

Exclusion Criteria:

• No surgical procedures in the cervical region
• Concomitant pregnancy, malignancy, bleeding diathesis
• Presence of rheumatologic diseases associated with concomitant chronic pain syndrome