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Testimonials Dr. R. R. Tasker, MD, MA, FRCS (C) - Canada Radiofrequency Lesion-making is an essential tool for functional and stereotactic surgery. I have used OWL RF equipment for this purpose since its invention with great satisfaction, enjoying full support from the manufacturer (DTI). Dr. L. W. Organ MD, BASc, PEng - Canada As the original developer of a number of Diros Technology Inc.’s OWL RF products, I am pleased to note that DTI continues to excel in providing RF pain management and neurosurgical solutions to the medical field Dr. U. Vengsarkar - India I have performed over 3000 RF techniques since 1980….because of your machine the techniques have become short, safe, and effective. My good word will always be there to support you. Dr. A. M. Lozano MD, PhD, FRCSC - Canada The OWL line of radiofrequency generators and electrodes have produced reliable therapeutic lesions. Dr. O. Villela - Brazil I have been using the OWL Radiofrequency Generator since I started my practice in 1992. To express my opinion in the simplest way, I would say that "IT IS JUST SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER REGRETTED!" Reference Journals for Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation Techniques Percutaneous radiofrequency facet denervation is simple and safe, still worth considering in patients with disabling spinal pain that fails to respond to conservative treatment. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Volume 27, Number 2 / May 2000 Wen-Ching Tzaan and Ronald R. Tasker In selected patients, radiofrequency facet joint denervation appears to be more effective than sham treatment. Clinical Journal of Pain. 21(4):335-344, July/August 2005. van Wijk, Roelof M. A. W MD, PhD; Geurts, Jos W. M MD, PhD; Wynne, Herman J PhD [S]; Hammink, Edwin MD ; Buskens, Erik MD, PhD; Lousberg, Richel PhD [P]; Knape, Johannes T. A MD, PhD; Groen, Gerbrand J MD, PhD The results of our study showed that the application of pulsed RF to medial branches of the dorsal rami in patients with chronic facet joint arthropathy provided temporary pain relief in 68 of 118 patients The Spine Journal, Volume 3, Issue 5, (September 2003) Pages 360-362 G. Mikeladze
When conservative treatment fails, percutaneous thoracic facet denervation can be a safe and beneficial therapy in chronic thoracic spinal pain originating from the facet joints. Acta Neurochirurgica Volume 122, Numbers 1-2 / March, 1993 R. J. Stolker, A. C. M. Vervest and G. J. Groen |