Pulsed Radiofrequency 2 Hz Preserves the Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron Physiological Ca2+ Influx, Cytosolic ATP Level, Δψm, and pERK Compared to 4 Hz: An Insight on the Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency in Pain Management [Response to Letter]

Abstract

Ristiawan Muji Laksono,1 Taufiq Agus Siswagama,1 Fa’urinda Riam Prabu Nery,1 Walter van der Weegen,2 Willy Halim3 1Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, Indonesia; 2Sports & Orthopedics Research Centre, St. Anna Hospital, Geldrop, the Netherlands; 3Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Malang, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Ristiawan Muji Laksono, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Jl. Jaksa, Agung Suprapto No. 2, Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Tel [phone], Email [email protected]

Keywords

• pulsed radiofrequency
• pain management
• neuromodulation