Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of 3D printed navigation templates in the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome using pulsed radiofrequency combined with epidural catheter analgesia. Methods: Forty patients with failed back surgery syndrome who received pulsed radiofrequency combined with epidural catheter analgesia in Shanxi Bethune Hospital from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected. Patients in Group A (n=20) were treated with pulsed radiofrequency combined with epidural catheter analgesia under CT guidance, patients in Group B (n=20) received 3D printed guide plate-assisted pulsed radiofrequency combined with epidural catheter analgesia. The intraoperative conditions of all patients were recorded, including the length of operation, the number of punctures, the number of intraoperative CT scans, the intraoperative Radiation exposure, the incidence of groans/body movements and postoperative complications. At the same time, the visual analog scale (VAS) and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) of pain were recorded before (T0), 2 weeks (T1), 1 month (T2), and 3 months (T3). Results: Compared with group A, the operation duration, number of punctures, CT irradiation times, Radiation exposure and groans/body movements in group B were significantly shorter than those in group A (P<0.05).Compared with preoperative treatment, both groups of patients showed a significant decrease in VAS scores (P<0.05) and a significant increase in JOA scores (P<0.05) after treatment.There was no statistically significant difference in postoperative scores between the two groups of patients at different time periods.One patient in Group A experienced postoperative hematoma at the puncture site, while none of the patients in Group B experienced any complications.Conclusion: 3D printed navigation template can significantly improve the accuracy and safety of surgical puncture for patients with failed back surgery syndrome, shorten the operation time, reduce Radiation exposure, and improve the efficiency and quality of surgical treatment.