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Cooled radiofrequency ablation versus standard medical management for chronic sacroiliac joint pain: a multicenter, randomized comparative effectiveness study.
Regional anesthesia and pain medicine·March 4, 2024·PMID 37407279
Why it mattersThis is the first comparative effectiveness study of cRFA for SI joint pain, providing real-world evidence that it outperforms usual care. It supports cRFA as a viable option for patients who fail conservative therapy and respond to diagnostic blocks.
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