Table 2: Long-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation procedure (n=55).

Median (IQR) or Percent [95% CI]
Duration between procedure and follow up (months) 39 (16,60)
≥50% patient perceived functional improvement 58% [45%,71%]
≥50% reduction in pain 53% [40%,66%]
Reduction in NRS pain score 2 (1,5)
Reduction in morphine eq 0 (0, 10)
Reduction in MQS III score 3.4 (0,8.8)


CI: Confidence Interval, Eq: Eequivalents, IQR: Interquartile Range, MQS III score: Medication Quantification scale III score, NRS: Numerical Rating Scale