Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF), a technology related to continuous radiofrequency, is unique in that it provides pain relief without causing significant damage to nervous tissue. The mechanism by which PRF controls pain is unclear, but it may involve a temperature-independent pathway mediated by a rapidly changing electrical field. Although much anecdotal evidence exists in favor of PRF, there are few quality studies substantiating its utility.
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Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Pain/Palliative Medicine, University of California, La Jolla, CA 92093-0924Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Pain/Palliative Medicine, University of California, La Jolla, CA 92093-0924
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Univ Penn, Pain Med Serv, Philadelphia VA Med Ctr, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USAUniv Penn, Pain Med Serv, Philadelphia VA Med Ctr, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
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Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Pain/Palliative Medicine, University of California, La Jolla, CA 92093-0924Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Pain/Palliative Medicine, University of California, La Jolla, CA 92093-0924
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Univ Penn, Pain Med Serv, Philadelphia VA Med Ctr, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USAUniv Penn, Pain Med Serv, Philadelphia VA Med Ctr, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA