Publications by authors named "Carlos Nebreda-Clavo"
Article Synopsis
- Cervical medial branch radiofrequency ablation is a treatment for cervical facet joint pain that is generally safe, but complications can occur.
- A case study describes an 86-year-old man who developed dropped-head syndrome (DHS) shortly after undergoing this procedure, experiencing significant neck muscle weakness.
- The case suggests that performing bilateral and multilevel radiofrequency ablation may increase the risk of serious complications, and conservative treatment led to only partial improvement for the patient.
Background: Epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a common practice for pain treatment since 1953. In 2014, the FDA issued a warning about ESI. Studies have focused on the effect of the particle size and their ability to generate harmful aggregates.
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