An Old Complication of a New Technique: Pneumorrhachis from Caudal Epidural Pulsed Radiofrequency

An old complication of a new technique: pneumorrhachis from caudal epidural pulsed radiofrequency.

caudal epidural of pulsed radiofrequency in post herpetic neuralgia (phn); report of three cases

conclusions the mode of action of prf is far from being completely elucidated. the high frequency current induces an electric field that in turn seems to influence the immunity, the inflammation and other pain conducting mechanisms. our findings suggest an effect distal from the application of the current. it reaches targets that are difficultly attainable by any other means of current applicat...

Caudal Epidural of Pulsed Radiofrequency in Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN); Report of Three Cases

INTRODUCTION Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a frequently occurring neuropathic pain, its pathophysiology is not fully understood. There are only few evidence based therapeutic options; sympathetic nerve block can be considered for patients with PHN refractory to conservative treatment, but long-term effects are poor. Application of pulsed radiofrequency was effective to treat a variety of pain...

Traumatic epidural pneumorrhachis.

DESCRIPTION A 57-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department with blunt thoracic and abdominal trauma after being hit by a tree. CT of the thorax and abdomen was performed. Abdominal CT showed a large retroperitoneal haematoma secondary to an injury of celiac trunk; thoracic CT showed a right haemo-pneumothorax, a pneumomediastinum, a large basal lung contusion, a small dorsal right s...

Vertical Small-Needle Caudal Epidural Injection Technique

BACKGROUND Anecdotal evidence suggests that a vertical small-needle injection method enters the caudal epidural space with comparable efficacy to cephalad-directed methods, with less intravascular injection. OBJECTIVES Assess the success rate of vertical caudal epidural injection using epidurography and the frequency of intravascular injection using a vertical small-needle approach. PATIENT...