Facet Joint Injections - Paul Jairaj 31/5/2001
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Author
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Lilius.G (Helsinki University Central Hospital)
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Title
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Lumbar Facet Syndrome
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Reference
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JBJS(B) 71(4):681-4, 1989 Aug
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Summary
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109 pats randomised to 3 groups-L/A+steroid into facet joint; L/A+steroid around facet joint; Saline into facet joint
No diff between gps. 68% initial relief down to 36% at 3/12
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Critique
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27 prev disc surg/ 8mls injected/ 3 month FU
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Author
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Jackson R (North Kansas City Hospital)
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Title
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The Facet Syndrome Myth or Reality
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Reference
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CORR (279):110-21, 1992 Jun
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Summary
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3 studies-A: L/A+steroid=90% No response. B: L/A+steroid vs Saline=No diff between gps. C: Response to FJ injection not a predictor of Fusion success.
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Critique
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B and C 25 and 36 pats resp/A had only 15/52 of pain symps.
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