Safety of Spine Radiofrequency Procedures

Overview

About this study

The goal of the study is to determine if patients undergoing radiofrequency neurotomy of lumbar facet joints that are adjacent to previously placed pedical screws from a fusion, will lead to an increase in the temperature of the pedical screws.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Scheduled for Radiofrequency procedure AND has spinal hardware placed from a previous spinal surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

Active infection over skin where needle will be placed
Coagulopathy
Preganancy

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Tim Lamer, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Tim Lamer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

More information

Publications

To determine whether the thermal energy associated with lumbar spine radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) performed near titanium and stainless steel pedicle screws is conducted to the pedicle screws or adjacent tissues, or both, thus introducing potential for thermal damage to those tissues. Read More on PubMed

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