Percutaneous Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Treatment of Chronic Pain from the Upper Cervical (C2-3) Spine

Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria

This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on June 20, 2007. It was recommended that the use of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Neurotomy does not meet TA criteria 2 through 5 for safety, effectiveness and improvement in health outcomes for the treatment of chronic upper cervical (C2-3) neck pain or headache.


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