Table 2. Statistical breakdown of radiofrequency (RF) interspinous cysts.
Radiofrequency (RF) interspinous cysts: number of patients | 6 |
Patient average age (range 54-80 years) | 71.5 |
Unlateral radicular pain greater than low back pain | 5/6 |
Neurogenic claudication | 3/6 |
L4-5 level of stenosis | 5/6 |
L5-S1 level of stenosis | 2/6 |
Multilevel stenosis | 3/6 |
Pre-procedure average visual analog scale (VAS) (average 4-10) | 6 |
Post-procedure average visual analog scale (VAS) (average 0-3) | 1.2 |