Sustained pain relief from radiofrequency ablation of the superior cluneal nerves using a bipolar palisade technique: A case report

Abstract

Previous authors have described the anatomy of the superior cluneal nerves with medial, intermediate, and lateral branches as they pass over the iliac crest. Prior authors describe a technique for radiofrequency of the superior cluneal nerves with needle placement walking off of the superior border of the iliac crest with needle redirection by sensory testing and a monopolar radiofrequency lesion. This is a case report of a patient with sustained pain relief after performing a radiofrequency ablation of the superior cluneal nerves utilizing a bipolar palisade technique.