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Date Published: 15/06/2022
Online Published: 29/11/2020
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55046/vjrnm.40.189.2020
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No. 40 (2020)
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Scientific research
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Nguyen, P. H., Vu, L., & Hoang, N. T. (2020). The efficacy of lumbar selective nerve root block under DSA guidance. Vietnamese Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 40, 33-36. https://doi.org/10.55046/vjrnm.40.189.2020

The efficacy of lumbar selective nerve root block under DSA guidance

Nguyen Phuc Hoan1,, Vu Long2, Hoang Nguyen Tai2
1 Duc Giang Genaral Hospital
2 Duc Giang General Hospital

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Abstract

Objection. Evaluation of clinical efficacy of lumbar selective nerve root block under DSA guidance
Subject and methods: Prospective study on 160 patients at Duc Giang hospital from May 2019 to May 2020 with signs of lumbar radiculopathy. Subjects were undergone lumbar selective nerve root block under DSA guidance and were assessed with visual analog scale (VAS) and Owestry disability questionaire (ODI) prior to procedure and at 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month and 2 months follow-up.
Results: In 160 patients who undergone lumbar selective nerve root block under DSA guidance, average of age was 63.1±12.8. Female account for 60.6% of participants. VAS and ODI score were significant improve (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Lumbar selective nerve root block under DSA guidance was an effective method in the treatment of sciatica.

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Keywords

Lumbar selective nerve root block, DSA, lumbar radiculopathy

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