Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also calledradiofrequency neurotomyis a procedure that involves heating a part of a pain-transmitting nerve with a radiofrequency needle to create a heat lesion. This resulting lesion prevents the nerve from sending pain signals to the brain. RFA treatment typically p...
This procedure is most commonly used to treat chronic pain and conditions such as arthritis of the spine (spondylosis) and sacroilitis. It is also used to treat neck, back, knee, pelvic and peripheral nerve pain. The benefits of radiofrequency ablation include: avoiding surgery, immediate pain...
In this paper, an experience of a single center in treating bone metastasis in the vertebral soma is reported (both fractured than with an increased risk of fracture) with a combined procedure of ablation, vertebroplasty and radiotherapy. This combined strategy aims to obtain an increased ability ...
Radiofrequency ablationis a treatment where radio waves are used to create heat and destroy a part of a nerve. This technique is most commonly used to treat pain that is originating in the facet joints of the spine. The procedure is used to destroy the end of the small nerves that provide...
Faltas with iSpine Clinics, and learn more about what to expect during a RFA procedure.How does a Radiofrequency Ablation work? This minimally invasive procedure is performed by our specialist using x-ray guidance (fluoroscopy) to direct the RFA needle toward the medial or lateral branch nerves...
Procedure in which bone samples from the outer layer of bone are removed (with a special biopsy needle or during surgery) to find out if cancer or other abnormal cells are present. Request Information PHYSICIAN EDUCATION Targeted techniques for Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCF) and metastic spi...
Sometimes the procedure has a name associated to the type of pain that it treats, such as: Lumbar radiofrequency ablation: Treats the facet joints (areas where bones are connected to the spine) in the lower back Cervical radiofrequency ablation: Treats the cervical (neck) facet joints to mana...
If the tumor is located in your spine and you also have a vertebral compression fracture, you may have a vertebral-stabilizing procedure, called vertebroplasty orkyphoplasty. This procedure can be done at the same time your tumor is treated, using the same incision points. ...
This procedure has been used in patients who have not had anti-reflux surgery. This report presented an early experience of the effects of endoluminal ablation on the reflux symptoms and completeness of ablation in post-fundoplication patients. A total of 7 patients who have had either a ...
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a viable option for chronic pain of many kinds. This procedure can be used to treat a variety of types of conditions throughout the body. Neck Pain Back Pain Spondylolysis (arthritis of the spine) Sacroiliitis ...