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    2021
    High Quality

    Alpha Lipoic Acid with Pulsed Radiofrequency in Treatment of Chronic Lumbosacral Radicular Pain

    Abdelrahman KA, Ibrahim AS, Osman AM, Aly MG, Ali AS, Farrag WS

    Published in Medicine (Baltimore)

    Key Findings

    Adjuvant oral alpha-lipoic acid produced greater and more sustained pain relief than placebo when added to pulsed radiofrequency.

    Conclusions

    Alpha-lipoic acid is a useful adjunct for chronic lumbosacral radicular pain.

    Supplements Studied

    We try to evaluate the effect of using ALA as an adjuvant treatment in patients scheduled for pulsed radiofrequency.

    Outcomes Measured

    Pain Relief

    Adjuvant oral alpha-lipoic acid produced greater and more sustained pain relief than placebo when added to pulsed radiofrequency.

    Related Health Concerns

    Herniated Disc

    Study Details

    Year:2021
    Sample Size:120
    Quality Score:7/10

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