Radiofrequency Nerve Treatment

Overview

Heat is used in radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to destroy tissue. Radio waves are transmitted through a carefully positioned needle to heat a nerve region for pain relief. This inhibits pain impulses from returning to your brain.

Radiofrequency ablation, also known as rhizotomy, is a non-surgical, minimally invasive surgery that use heat to diminish or eliminate pain transmission. Radiofrequency waves ablate, or "burn," the nerve that is generating the pain, effectively preventing pain impulses from reaching the brain.

alleviate pain in the neck, back, knees, pelvis, and peripheral nerves. Radiofrequency ablation has several advantages, including the avoidance of surgery, rapid pain relief, little to no recovery time, decreased need for pain medication, increased function, and a speedier return to work and other activities.