How do members experience Rhizotomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain in lower back 10 6
Pain 6 6
Neck pain 3 3
Degenerative disc disease 2 1
Facet joint osteoarthritis 2 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Chronic neuralgia 1
Heavy sensation in head 1
Neck pain 1
Numbness in face 1
Pain 1
Pain in brain stem area 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 3
Mild 1
None 7