Spine

• September 3, 2025

  What is the evidence for radiofrequency ablation for facet joint and sacroiliac joint related lower back pain?

  Xu B, Zhao X, Zhang L, Feng S, Li J, Xu Y. Radiofrequency vs Steroid Injections for Spinal Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pain Res. 2024 Sep 4;17:2903-2916. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S469615. PMID: 39247173; PMCID: PMC11380878.
• September 3, 2025

  What is the evidence for electrical bone stimulation for fusion rate in patients after spinal surgery?

  Luo M, Zeng X, Jiang L, Yi Q, Zhang L, Wang H, Huang J, Zhang Z, Tang S, Xiao Z. Effect of electrical stimulation on the fusion rate after spinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev. 2024 Sep 16;47(1):618. doi: 10.1007/s10143-024-02874-3. PMID: 39278993.
• October 6, 2018

  What is the evidence for IV Ketamine infusion for complex regional pain syndrome?

  Zhao J, Wang Y, Wang D. The Effect of Ketamine Infusion in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a Systemic Review and Meta-analysis. Curt Pain Headache Rep. 2018 Feb 5;22(2):12. doi: 10.1007/s11916-018-0664-x. Review. PubMed PMID: 29404715.
• November 30, 2014

  What is the evidence for trigger point injections for myofascial pain?

  Scott, N. A., B. Guo, P. M. Barton and R. D. Gerwin (2009). "Trigger point injections for chronic non-malignant musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review." Pain Med 10(1): 54-69.
• November 2, 2014

  What is the evidence for epidural injections for spinal stenosis?

  Ramsin M. Benyamin, MD, et al., The Effectiveness of Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain, Pain Physician 2012; 15:E363-E404