“…The efficacy of RFA treatments of the SI joint is demonstrated by numerous observational, [88][89][90] retrospective, [91][92][93] and randomized controlled studies. 58,[94][95][96][97][98][99][100] However, the selection criteria, definitions of success, RFA techniques (conventional monopolar, bipolar, multielectrode combination mono-and bipolar, and monopolar cooled), and parameters (ie, temperature, duration, and location of RFA treatment), and imaging techniques (fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound) have varied widely between studies.…”