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Patients were evaluated using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and modified Oswestry disability index (MODI) at pre-, 3 weeks, and 6 months postprocedure. Patients were retrospectively divided into three groups based on their lumbar surgery history: those without a lumbar surgery history (group N), those who underwent discectomy surgery (group D), and those who underwent lumbar stabilization surgery (group S). Treatment success was defined as a\u2009\u2265\u200950% decrease in pain scores at 6 months.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      NRS and MODI scores were significantly decreased at all follow-ups (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Treatment success (\u226550% reduction in NRS scores) at 6-month follow-up was 53.6% in the cohort (group N, 75%; group D, 61.5%; group S, 30.8%;\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.004). In group N, decreased NRS and MODI scores were more significant than those with a history of surgery, with the procedure duration being shorter.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DRG PRF administered caudally is an effective, safe method in patients with refractory LRP due to foraminal stenosis. Specifically, it provides convenience on patients with instrumentation-related imaging difficulties or those with anatomic disorders such as lordosis, large osteophytes, and severe rotation. 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