Improved Treatment Response Following Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Focused Ultrasound for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain

Improved Treatment Response Following Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Focused Ultrasound for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain

Magnetic resonance imaging–guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a noninvasive modality that allows for precise tissue ablation with sparing of surrounding structures. Early reports of the use of MRgFUS for the treatment of facet joint osteoarthritis are promising. We present a case of facet joint p...

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Main Authors: Christin A. Tiegs-Heiden, MD, Vance T. Lehman, MD, Krzysztof R. Gorny, PhD, Andrea J. Boon, MD, Gina K. Hesley, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-02-01
Series:Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542454819301535

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