Reduction of radiation dose during radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints using the new targeting system SabreSource™: a prospective study in 20 patients

摘要

Background and aims Facet joint denervation is a frequently performed technique to treat facet joint syndrome. Most often this technique is used under fluoroscopic guidance implicating high radiation doses for both patients and surgeons. This prospective study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness in reducing radiation dose during radiofrequency ablation therapy of the lumbar facet joints and to evaluate the feasibility and possibilities of the new real time image guidance system SabreSource™.