Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), or radiofrequency neurotomy, is a type of injection procedure that is used to treat several conditions including chronic neck and/or back pain. In the neck and back, pain stemming from the vertebral facet joints or the hip’s sacroiliac joints or the posterior pelvis may be treated using RFA.

2022年3月14日 · Using radiofrequency ablation to treat the targeted medial branch nerve in the facet joints or the lateral branch nerve in the sacroiliac joints decreases pain signals from reaching your brain.

2023年12月11日 · Facet radiofrequency ablation is commonly used to treat chronic pain in your neck, back, or spine that is believed to originate from the facet joints. The facet joints are small, paired joints located on the back of the spinal column, and they can become a source of pain due to conditions such as arthritis, injury, or degenerative changes.

2024年12月17日 · Radiofrequency ablation of the facet joints is a proven and effective treatment for managing chronic back and neck pain caused by facet joint dysfunction. By understanding what to expect during the recovery process and following your physician’s recommendations, you can maximize your results and enjoy a significant reduction in pain.

The physician uses x-ray guidance (fluoroscopy) to direct the RFA needle toward the medial or lateral branch nerves. Medial branch nerves transmit pain from the facet joint (s). Each facet …

The past two decades have witnessed a surge in the use of lumbar facet blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat low back pain (LBP), yet nearly all aspects of the procedures remain controversial.

A lumbar RFA is a procedure that uses radio waves to stop the lumbar medial branch nerve from transmitting pain signals from the injured facet joint to the brain.

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses heat to destroy targeted tissue. In pain management, radiofrequency ablation targets specific nerves called medial branches that innervate the facet joints. The heat generated disrupts the nerve’s function, preventing it from transmitting pain signals to the brain.

2024年12月20日 · Conventional lumbar facet radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has Level II evidence for improving pain and function. The best proven technique, the parallel technique, is technically challenging, time-consuming, and often uncomfortable for the patient. A novel RFA technique using a 3-tined cannula offers a potentially less complex and shorter procedure.

RFA typically targets pain from the facet joints, which can contribute to chronic pain in the neck or lower back, and the sacroiliac joints, which can contribute to chronic low back pain. Facet joints are pairs of small joints located at each vertebral level of the spine.