About a success case post-ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation of the lumborum rami medialis

Authors

  • Daniela Costa Martins Serviço de Medicina Física e Reabilitação, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve
  • Rodrigo Correia Serviço de Medicina Física e Reabilitação, Centro de Reabilitação do Norte
  • José Luís Carvalho Unidade de Intervenção e Reabilitação MúsculoEsquelética, Centro de Reabilitação do Norte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v28i4a192962

Abstract

The authors decided to write a letter to the editor to bring an actual and improving technique option to discuss between medical researchers. They show a success case of an ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation of the lumborum rami medialis, which normally is performed by fluoroscopy, with more costs to the system and radiation exposure to the patient. So, the importance of this letter is showing the good result of US technique which could be an excellent alternative treatment option.

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Published

2021-12-31

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Letter to the Editor

How to Cite

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Martins DC, Correia R, Carvalho JL. About a success case post-ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation of the lumborum rami medialis. Acta Fisiátr. [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Oct. 6];28(4):290-1. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/actafisiatrica/article/view/192962