Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment in Patient with Lumbar Radiculopathy Due to Bertolotti's Syndrome: A Case Report

Bertolotti's syndrome (BS) is a condition that causes lower back pain due to the presence of a lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV). A spectrum of therapeutic modalities, ranging from conservative management to surgical intervention, has been endeavored in its management. It has been report...

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Published inInternational journal of pain Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 85 - 89
Main Authors Bae, Jungil, Gang, Heo, Kim, Hangaram, Row, Hyung Sang, Yoo, Yongjae
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한통증연구학회 31.12.2023
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마취과학
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ISSN2233-4793
2233-4807
DOI10.56718/ijp.23-016

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Summary:Bertolotti's syndrome (BS) is a condition that causes lower back pain due to the presence of a lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV). A spectrum of therapeutic modalities, ranging from conservative management to surgical intervention, has been endeavored in its management. It has been reported that LSTV may subsequently lead to conditions such as scoliosis, facet joint arthritis, strains of the quadratus lumborum and iliopsoas muscles, and herniated discs. Moreover, BS commonly manifests with lower back pain; however, it is rarely associated with radiation-induced leg pain. In this case report, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency treatment in patients who underwent diagnostic nerve blocks for radicular pain suspected to be induced by BS and demonstrated temporary pain relief. KCI Citation Count: 0
Bibliography:https://doi.org/10.56718/ijp.23-016
ISSN:2233-4793
2233-4807
DOI:10.56718/ijp.23-016