Comparison Between 10% Dextrose Injection and Triamcinolone as an Adjuvant to Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Dorsal Root Ganglion in Patients With Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
Lumbar herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) is a common cause of chronic low back pain and radiculopathy. Transforaminal epidural steroid injection is commonly used as an adjuvant following pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment but is associated with potential steroid-related adverse effects. Ten percent dextrose has been proposed as a regenerative, non-steroidal alternative. This single-blind randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of transforaminal epidural 10% dextrose versus triamcinolone administered after PRF in reducing pain, disability, and neuropathic pain in patients with lumbar HNP over a 14-day follow-up period.
Effect of Pulsed Mode Radiofrequency as a Treatment of Lumbar Disc Related Radicular Pain on Tumor Necrotic Factor α Level
Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection With Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Lumbosacral Radicular Pain Management
"Platelet-Rich Plasma" Epidural Injection an Emerging Strategy in Lumbar Disc Herniation