Pulsed radiofrequency is a novel therapeutic tool reported first time in the decade of 1990s with a significant change in pain management. Pain reduction without destruction of tissue makes it advantageous over the continuous radiofrequency. Pulsed Radiofrequency has gained importance in neuropathic pain in which continuous radiofrequency is contraindicated. Here is an attempt to focus on its various application in the field of pain management. Management of pain is a crucial aspect of health care.
It was in 1974 when the continuous radiofrequency (CRF) source was first reported for pain management. In early days, it was used for cervical and lumbar facet pain management. The technological limitations made it somewhat least popular or shorten its window to clinical applications. It was reported for the pain management of lumbar radicular pain, intercostal neuralgia and cervicogenic…
