Table 3

Post-BVNA results.

After BVNAGroup AGroup B
Total No. of BVNA levels167336
L2 level included, n 1740
Opioid use at LFU, n (%)5 (12%)15 (20%)
Fusion recommended after BVNA, n (%)017 (22%)
VAS score at LFU, mean (range)2 (0–5)3 (0–10)
ODI score at LFU, mean (range)14 (0–52)29 (0–78)
Interval to LFU, d, mean (range)261 (11–844)300 (6–783)
  • Abbreviations: BVNA, basivertebral nerve ablation; LFU, last follow-up; ODI, Oswestry Disability Index; VAS, visual analog scale.