Thermal Radiofrequency Neurotomy for the Treatment of Back Pain: Clinical Effectiveness and Safety – a 2020 Update

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RA1115-000

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  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of thermal radiofrequency neurotomy for the treatment of back pain?
  2. What is the clinical evidence regarding the safety of thermal

Key Message

Two health technology assessments, sixteen systematic reviews (three with meta-analysis), and eight randomized controlled trials were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness and safety of thermal radiofrequency neurotomy for the treatment of back pain.