Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8691863 | World Neurosurgery | 2018 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
In this comparative cost-effectiveness study, the application of diagnostic DRG blocks before DRG-PRF did not have a significant impact on patient satisfaction, pain index score, or pain medication reduction. Furthermore, the application of diagnostic DRG blocks resulted in overall greater medical costs. These findings suggest that DRG-PRF without screening by DRG block is more cost-effective and less invasive.
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Cheng-Chia Lee, Ching-Jen Chen, Chien-Chen Chou, Hsin-Yi Wang, Wen-Yuh Chung, Giia-Sheun Peng, Ching-Po Lin,