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Referred Pain Patterns - Neck

Find out about the referred pain patterns related to pain coming from the facet joints and disc of the cervical spine.

Case History 3

Cervical Facet Joint Radiofrequency Neurotomy (RFN)

Cervical Facet Joint Radiofrequency Neurotomy (RFN) A 56 year old man presents with chronic severe headaches. Controlled medial branch blocks took his head pain from a pain score of 5/10 down to 0/10.

The treatment phase involving radiofrequency neurotomy of his C2/3 and C3/4 facet joints is presented.

At post-operative review his headaches have gone.

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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 September 2006 )

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