Radiocontrast Media in the Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment

Pulsed radiofrequency applied to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) is an interventional treatment alternative in the treatment of lumbar radicular pain that does not respond to conservative methods. Under intermittent fluoroscopic imaging, the location of the ganglion can be determined by administering contrast media. We consider that determining the localization of the ganglion with this method during pulse radiofrequency application can shorten the procedure time. In this way, we believe that it would help the correct application of the procedure.