Abstract:BackgroundPersistent or recurrent lumbosacral pain is a common symptom after spinal surgery. Several interventions have been introduced for failed back surgery syndrome; however, their clinical efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness are insufficient. Sympathetic ganglion block has been selected for pain associated with the sympathetic nervous system. In this study, we compared pain and quality of life in patients with failed back surgery syndrome who responded and did not respond to lumbar sympathetic gangli… Show more
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