Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Pain

Overview

Journal Curr Pain Headache Rep

Date 2008 Apr 18

PMID 18417022

Citations 81

Authors

David Byrd

Sean Mackey

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Abstract

Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF), a technology related to continuous radiofrequency, is unique in that it provides pain relief without causing significant damage to nervous tissue. The mechanism by which PRF controls pain is unclear, but it may involve a temperature-independent pathway mediated by a rapidly changing electrical field. Although much anecdotal evidence exists in favor of PRF, there are few quality studies substantiating its utility.

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