Facet Interventions: Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy

Description
Learn about the important elements in the safe performance of interventional pain procedures.  Adherence to these practices will help decrease the risk of preventable complications.

Authors 
Anil Sharma, MD; Zirong Zhao, MD; Brian Boies, MD; Milan P. Stojanovic, MD; and Yakov Vorobeychik, MD, PhD on behalf of the Spine Intervention Society’s Standards Division and Evidence Analysis Committee 

Copyright
Materials presented in this activity have been made available by the Spine Intervention Society for educational purposes only. We reserve all rights to such material.

Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• List contraindications to the procedure, and
• Identify best practices to ensure patient safety during interventional pain procedures.

Author Disclosure Information 
RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACCME DEFINED COMMERCIAL INTERESTS
Brian Boies, MD
Nothing to disclose

Anil Sharma, MD
Nothing to disclose

Milan P. Stojanovic, MD
Nothing to disclose

Yakov Vorobeychik, MD, PhD
Nothing to disclose

Zirong Zhao, MD
Nothing to disclose

OTHER DISCLOSURES
Brian Boies, MD
Position in physician society/association: ASA
Editor/author: Jaypee Publishing, Editor on "Decision Making in Pain Management, 3rd Edition" Editor in chief for Dannemiller, Inc 
Speaker: AAPMR
Travel expenses: AAPMR

Anil Sharma, MD
Position in physician society/association: NASS

Milan P. Stojanovic, MD
Position in physician society/associations: World Institute of Pain
Travel expenses: World Institute of Pain - FIPP Exam
Other: Pain Practice Journal - Editorial Work Reimbursement

Yakov Vorobeychik, MD, PhD
Nothing to disclose

Zirong Zhao, MD
Nothing to disclose

References
References are provided within the PDF.

Accreditation Statement
The Spine Intervention Society (SIS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
SIS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Activity Release: 8/12/2020
Date of Activity Expiration: 8/11/2023