Description

Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti presents evidence-based options for facet joint interventions in the face of increasing costs. Dr. Manchikanti discusses the algorithmic approach to facet joint interventions. He explains the specific practice patterns with emphasis on the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine. Dr. Manchikanti presents clinical trial data on the efficacy of lumbar therapeutic facet joint nerve blocks and radiofrequency neurotomy. He then presents the efficacy of cervical radiofrequency ablations and follows with thoracic radiofrequency ablations.