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Radiofrequency Ablation
RFA is a great solution for patients suffering from chronic back pain or knee pain
What Is Radiofrequency Ablation?
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that is highly effective in both the treatment and management of spine pain, knee pain, hip pain and knee pain, especially for patients with arthritis. This process starts with a diagnostic blocks that locates the exact nerve affected to test that pain signals are correctly blocked. If successfully detected, the radiofrequency ablation will eliminate the irritated nerve through heat-generating electrical currents. These nerves do grow back, but will take 6-12 months before returning.
Effective Pain Relief
Pain relief usually occurs almost immediately after the injection. Radiofrequency ablation has helped countless patients to reduce their pain and get back to their regular activities.
Types Of Radiofrequency Ablation
There are three types of radiofrequency ablation that can be used in the treatment of pain. Each of these variations can be used to create heat lesions on the tissue to provide pain relief and allow patients to go about their day without pain getting in the way. Saguaro Pain uses the top of the line, Non-Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) ablation equipment for optimized results.
What Pain Can We Treat With Radiofrequency Ablation?
Our team at Saguaro Pain Clinic has used radiofrequency ablation to treat pain symptoms with incredible success. This procedure can be used in the nerves of the sacroiliac or facet joints to reduce pain. Lateral branch RFA is used to target the sacroiliac joint nerves in the posterior pelvis, while medial branch RFA focuses on the facet joint nerves. Radiofrequency ablation can be used to treat conditions such as:
- Neck pain due to vertebral or spinal conditions.
- Back pain caused by vertebral or spinal conditions.
- Cervicogenic headaches.
- Occipital neuralgia.
- Sacroiliac joint pain.
- Posterior pelvic pain.
Before radiofrequency ablation, a medial branch diagnostic nerve block will be performed to successfully identify the nerve. The RFA procedure will then be performed on the nerve that responds to the diagnostic nerve block.
RFA can be a great choice for patients suffering from neck or lower back pain. With the help of our team at Saguaro Pain Clinic, you can reduce your pain or even eliminate it completely. This highly effective procedure can help to improve your range of motion, decrease pain for periods of more than six months and give you a safe alternative to pain medications.
Get in touch with our team at Saguaro Pain Clinic today to learn how radiofrequency ablation can help you to manage your pain more effectively moving forward so you can enjoy a more active, fulfilling, and pain-free life.