Comprehensive evidence-based guidelines for facet joint interventions in the management of Chronic Spinal Pain: American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) guidelines

    Pain physician; 23 (3S), 2020
    Ano de publicação: 2020

    Chronic axial spinal pain is one of the major causes of significant disability and health care costs, with facet joints as one of the proven causes of pain. To provide evidence-based guidance in performing diagnostic and therapeutic facet joint interventions. The methodology utilized included the development of objectives and key questions with utilization of trustworthy standards. The literature pertaining to all aspects of facet joint interventions, was reviewed, with a best evidence synthesis of available literature and utilizing grading for recommendations.