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This research investigates whether longer pulsed radiofrequency application improves pain relief and function in chronic lumbosacral radicular pain.

January 17, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Duration Dependent Outcomes of Combined Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency and Epidural Steroid Injection in Chronic Lumbosacral Radicular Pain

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GBGülçin BabaoğluBilkent University NBNevcihan Şahutoğlu BalBilkent University USUlku Sabuncu

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This observational study assesses the impact of different durations of pulsed radiofrequency on pain relief in patients with chronic radicular pain, suggesting longer exposure improves outcomes.

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This research investigates whether longer pulsed radiofrequency application improves pain relief and function in chronic lumbosacral radicular pain.
Prospective, single-center, observational comparative study design
72 patients with chronic lumbar radicular pain received either 4 min or 8 min of targeted pulsed radiofrequency
All patients received transforaminal epidural steroid injection post-PRF
Assessed pain intensity and functional outcomes at multiple time points (1, 3, and 6 months)
Both 4 min and 8 min protocols showed significant improvements in pain and function from baseline
The 8 min group had statistically significant lower pain levels and functional disability compared to the 4 min group
Functional benefits were observed as early as 3 months
Higher patient satisfaction and responder rates were noted in the 8 min group without increased adverse events

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Babaoğlu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696b2696d2a12237a9349df5 https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020708

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This observational study assesses the impact of different durations of pulsed radiofrequency on pain relief in patients with chronic radicular pain, suggesting longer exposure improves outcomes.

Duration Dependent Outcomes of Combined Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency and Epidural Steroid Injection in Chronic Lumbosacral Radicular Pain

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Duration Dependent Outcomes of Combined Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency and Epidural Steroid Injection in Chronic Lumbosacral Radicular Pain

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