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The patients were divided into two groups with respect to the existence of HACS. Patients were assessed before the procedure, at the third week, and at the third month after the procedure. The presence of HACS was investigated by central sensitization inventory (CSI). The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used for patient assessment. RESULTS: A total of 65\u00a0patients were included in the study. Thirty-one of the patients had HACS. There was no difference between the groups in terms of demographic data. Significant improvement in NRS was found at 3rd week and 3rd month compared to the baseline. BDI and ODI scores were also significantly reduced at the end of 3\u00a0months (p&lt; 0.001). NRS scores at all time points were significantly lower in patients without HACS (p&lt; 0.05). 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