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Papers: 13 May 2023 - 19 May 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Clinical


Human Studies, Molecular/Cellular, Neurobiology, Neuromodulation

PAIN TYPE:
Acute Pain, Neuropathic Pain


2023 May


Pain Physician


37192238


26


3

High-voltage, Long-duration Pulsed Radiofrequency to the Dorsal Root Ganglion Provides Improved Pain Relief for Herpes Zoster Neuralgia in the Subacute Stage.

Authors

Sun CL, Li XL, Li CW, He N, Zhang J, Xue FS

Abstract

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is pain persisting beyond 3 months from rash onset and is the most common complication of herpes zoster (HZ); it is commonly refractory to medication treatment. Available evidence indicates that high-voltage, long-duration pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) is a novel and effective treatment for this complication. Nevertheless, the effects of this intervention on refractory HZ neuralgia less than 3 months have not been evaluated.