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Athrodesis of the Lateral Atlanto-Axial Joint for the Relief of Neck Pain and Cervicogenic Headache.
Ferch et al., Pain Med 2023
DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnad153
The study investigates the success rates of arthrodesis of the lateral atlanto-axial joint (LAAJ) in relieving neck pain and disability. The research involved a prospective series of 23 patients, with outcomes measured using a numerical rating scale for neck pain and the Neck Disability Index for disability. The results showed that complete relief of pain was achieved in 40% of patients, with another 40% achieving at least 50% relief. At long-term follow-up (8-40 months), 30% of patients had no neck pain and no disability, and a further 25% had only minimal pain, minimal disability, or both. The study’s outcomes align with recent studies providing transparent outcome data, offering empirical data on success rates and outcomes for Pain Physicians considering referral for arthrodesis.