In this study, investigators compared the effectiveness of medial branch conventional radiofrequency application and combined radiofrequency application in patients with lumbar facet joint disease , focusing on pain scores. The combined radiofrequency application, a sequence of pulsed radiofrequency and conventional radiofrequency , has been shown to be successful in treating neck pain and headache. These findings are of significant importance in the field of pain management and spinal disorders.
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Neuropathic Pain Scale
Timeframe: Scores of the patients ; before the procedure and 6 and 12 months after the procedure are shownThe 7 symptoms items are scored by interviewing the patient.The scores are added and a score of 4 or more out of ,10 point (severe pain ) .
Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: The NRS scores of the patients before the procedure and 6 and 12 months after the procedure .NRS in which individuals rate their pain on an ten-point numerical scale. Zero:''no pain at all' ten-point ''severe pain''