The study presented here is a retrospective investigation on minimally invasive neurolysis invasive neurolysis using a modified epi-du-ral -catheter (mECT) approach in 59 patients with lumbar radiculopathy or pseudoradicular pain syndrome. Symptoms were recorded over 1 year post intervention using visual analog scales. The results demonstrate the efficacy of mECT on pain (greatest benefit), neurosensory disturbance, muscular weakness, limitation of walking distance and use of symptomatic therapies. The greatest benefit was observed in patients with large vertebral disc lesions, radiculopathy without motor deficiency, low-grade degenerative changes and short history of symptoms. The mECT is not indicated in patients with postdiscotomy syndrome.
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The study presented here is a retrospective investigation on minimally invasive neurolysis invasive neurolysis using a modified epi-du-ral -catheter (mECT) approach in 59 patients with lumbar radiculopathy or pseudoradicular pain syndrome. Symptoms were recorded over 1 year post intervention using visual analog scales. The results demonstrate the efficacy of mECT on pain (greatest benefit), neurosensory disturbance, muscular weakness, limitation of walking distance and use of symptomatic therapi...
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