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...
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...
Radiofrequency Ablation: A Novel Treatment Option for Neck Recurrence in Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaReferences: 1.Skoura E. Depicting medullary thyroid cancer recurrence: the past and the future of nuclear medicine imaging. Int J Endocrinol Metab. 2013;11(4):e8156. 2.Garberoglio R, Aliberti C,...
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat chronic pain. In this lesson, we will explore the procedure and its...
Radiofrequency (Nerve) Ablation (RFA) uses electrical current produced by a radio wave to heat up a small area of nerve tissue to stop it from sending pain signals. It can provide lasting relief for people with chronic pain, especially in the lower back, neck and arthritic joints. Pain ...
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...
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 ...
The purpose of radiofrequency (RF) rhizotomy, also known as RF neurotomy or ablation, is to reduce or eliminate facet joint pain (arthritis) and related symptoms in the neck, mid back or low back. The goal of the procedure is to interrupt communication of pain between a specific medial ner...
Most thyroid nodules are benign, but they can progressively grow and lead to cosmetic concerns, or cause symptoms, including difficulty swallowing or breathing, neck pressure and pain. The thyroid nodule radiofrequency ablation procedure requires experience with thyroid ultrasound, thyroid b...
9 with a VM under the tongue base, the RFA procedure was performed outside the mouth. Before ablation, we evaluated the extent and depth of the VMs using a 7-MHz transducer of the type generally used to evaluate neonatal brain. After evaluation, we pulled the tongue tip and asked the ...