《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2011, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (11): 1010-1012.

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Advance in Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Neuropathic Pain (review)

MA Yun, LIU Yan-qing.   

  1. Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2011-09-02 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-11-25 Online:2011-11-25

Abstract: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) which can form high voltage around the tissues by emitting pulsed electric current may affect activity of synapses and cytokine. It has many advantages, such as smaller trauma, easier manipulation, safer, better effect, and so on.

Key words: pulsed radiofrequency, chronic neuropathic pain, treatment, review