Radiofrequency denervation of the sacroiliac joint-experiences in a series of 30 patients

The sacroiliacal joint can be source of low back pain and radiofrequency denervation was reported to provide pain relief in patients with sacroiliac joint syndrome. We report about our experience with 30 difficult to treat patients with low back pain because of sacroiliac joint syndrome. Six months after the radiofrequency denervation 47% of the patients showed a lasting pain relief. Radiofrequency denervation shows promising results as part of the treatment of sacroiliac joint pain, but randomized controlled trials with larger sample size are thoroughly needed to further determinate its effiacy.