Translational methods for the treatment of chronic back pain

Abstract

Background. Up to 83 % of the working population has a high level of social adaptation disorder due to the pain in the lumbosacral spine. The development of translational approaches in the treatment of degenerative diseases of the spine is becoming increasingly important. The key methods in the differentiated approach to the treatment are laser vaporization of the intervertebral disc and radiofrequency denervation of the facet joints in the case when the pain syndrome is facet-like.Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of a differentiated approach in the use of minimally invasive surgical methods in patients with discogenic and vertebrogenic pain syndrome based on an analysis of the immediate results of treatment.Design and methods. A retrospective analysis of examination and treatment data of 101 patients with degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the lumbar spine, accompanied by pain, was carried out. In 29 (28.7 %) patients, laser vaporization of the intervertebral disc was performed; in 72 (71.3 %) cases, radiofrequency denervation of the facet joints of the lumbosacral spine was used.Results. Positive outcomes after laser vaporization were observed in 27 patients. A positive result was noted in 67 patients after radiofrequency destruction of the sinuvertebral nerve.Conclusions. Differentiated use of minimally invasive puncture methods for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine and adequate selection of patients for these procedures often lead to the positive result.