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This review compares the safety and effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation versus corticosteroid injections for chronic low back pain.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Lumbar facet joint steroid injection versus Radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain: systematic review

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SBSaeed Abubakr BalubaidKing Abdullah Medical City ABAbdurahman Talal BahhaKing Abdullah Medical City AAAbeer Abdullah AlgarmoshiKing Abdullah Medical City

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A systematic review compares effectiveness of steroid injection and radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain, suggesting differing benefits.

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This review compares the safety and effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation versus corticosteroid injections for chronic low back pain.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Searched multiple databases including PubMed and Scopus from inception to 2025.
Included studies involving adults treated for chronic lumbar facet mediated pain.
Included 16 studies with over 1,900 participants and follow-up times ranging from 3 to 24 months.
Both interventions reduced pain, with steroid injections offering faster short-term relief.
Radiofrequency denervation provided better long-term pain control and functional improvement.

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Balubaid et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b64ccdb42794e3e660df3c https://doi.org/10.65759/ppycxn58

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A systematic review compares effectiveness of steroid injection and radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain, suggesting differing benefits.

Lumbar facet joint steroid injection versus Radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain: systematic review

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Lumbar facet joint steroid injection versus Radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain: systematic review

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