Partial federal government shutdown
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
Facet neurotomy aims to treat pain resulting from facet joint disease, but it does not cure the condition and instead cuts off the pain signal from the brain by damaging the nerve. Different types of facet neurotomy are available, but the most common type employs radiofrequency needles to destroy the nerve tissue with heat generated by an electric current.
Status: Decision completed
There are significant questions related to the diagnosis and treatment of facet joint pain including if it is safe, effective, and cost-effective and the most effective means of identifying patients who may benefit.
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Update literature (2020) | |
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Assessment (2014) |