Evaluation of internally cooled radiofrequency ablation targeting multiple shoulder nerves for chronic shoulder pain relief and function restoration: a prospective study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Evaluation of internally cooled radiofrequency ablation targeting multiple shoulder nerves for chronic shoulder pain relief and function restoration: a prospective study

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  • Mitsukuni Yoshida

  • Peter K Park

  • Loc V Thang

  • February 27, 2025

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    Shoulder pain affects up to 70% of adults, significantly impairing daily activities and imposing economic burdens.

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    Internally cooled radiofrequency ablation (icRFA) targets the suprascapular, axillary, and lateral pectoral nerves to alleviate chronic shoulder pain.

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    Patients experienced significant pain reduction and improved shoulder function at 1, 3, and 6 months post-icRFA treatment.

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    The study involved 35 patients who responded positively to diagnostic nerve blocks before undergoing icRFA.

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    icRFA is a safe and effective intervention for chronic shoulder pain, providing lasting improvements in pain and function.

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Evaluation of internally cooled radiofrequency ablation targeting multiple shoulder nerves for chronic shoulder pain relief and function restoration: a prospective study

  • by Mitsukuni Yoshida, Peter K Park, Loc V Thang

  • February 27, 2025

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