Radiofrequency neurotomy for sacroiliac joint pain—Predictive factors and treatment outcomes

Abstract

exercise, shock wave therapy, ultrasound, night splints and other conservative management options). Follow up times were predominantly within three months. A meta-analysis will be performed if sufficient homogeneity is present. This systematic review emphasises the need for a consistent use of valid and reliable outcome measures, larger subject numbers and longer follow-up times to build a larger body of high quality evidence and a greater opportunity to perform meta-analyses using studies that examine conservative interventions for Achilles tendinopathy.