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• TITLE: Intraosseous Radiofrequency Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis

  AUTHORS: Alistair J. Loan, David C. Kieser

  KEYWORDS: Basivertebral Nerve, Radiofrequency Ablation, Chronic Back Pain, Discogenic Back Pain, Modic Type Changes

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Radiology, Vol.11 No.3, August 13, 2021

  ABSTRACT: Purpose: To review the literature on the value of basivertebral nerve abla-tion in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Materials and Method: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the English literature to March 2020 was undertaken. The inclusion criteria were patients with discogenic back pain of more than 3 months duration with modic type 1 or 2 change and suc-cessful disc block or discogram. Primary outcomes were VAS pain, ODI, EQ-5D and SF36 improvement. Secondary outcomes were complications. Results: 6 studies were included, all funded by the same company, but oth-erwise of low bias. All studies showed significant improvement in all scores over the first 3 months with evidence these would be maintained over the longer term. There was one reported compression fracture, but otherwise no significant adverse events. Conclusion: This study supports the conclusion that radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve is a safe and effective treatment for discogenic chronic low back pain.