Pulsed radiofrequency application for inguinal herniorraphy pain.

Pain Physician Vol. 9, No. 3, 2006 To the Editor: We consistently obtain similar clinical outcomes using pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) applications to those reported by Rozen and Parvez (1). In agreement, our clinic has been successfully treating post inguinal herniorrhaphy pain for 10 years using PRF applications to the dorsal root ganglia. Thus, we thank the authors for their report. We do note, however, that of critical importance in the application of PRF is the proximity of the electrode to the targeted nervous structure. Sensory stimulation current necessary to activate the appropriate dorsal root ganglion was not revealed in this report. Moreover, at a minimum, the tissue impedance and the current delivered should also be described. We strive to produce sensory Pulsed Radiofrequency Application for Inguinal Herniorraphy Pain