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Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection or Selective Nerve Root Block
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure that uses electrical current produced by radio waves to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby reducing pain signals from that specific area. Here are some of the benefits of RFA:
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Minimally Invasive: The procedure is performed using a small needle and does not require any large incisions.
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Effective Pain Relief: By targeting the specific nerves that are causing pain, RFA can provide significant relief for various chronic pain conditions.
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Quick Recovery Time: Patients often experience minimal downtime, returning to their normal activities shortly after the procedure.
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Low Risk of Complications: RFA is generally considered a low-risk procedure with a rare occurrence of complications.
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Prolonged Relief: The effects of RFA can last much longer than other pain relief methods, sometimes providing relief for up to a year or more.
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Alternative to Surgery: For patients who are not candidates for surgery, RFA offers a non-surgical option to alleviate chronic pain.
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May Improve Quality of Life: By effectively managing chronic pain, RFA can lead to an improved overall quality of life for many patients.
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Customized Treatment: The procedure can be tailored to the specific needs and conditions of the patient, targeting the exact nerves responsible for the pain.
ALL TREATMENTS
Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Inferior Hypogastric Nerve Block
Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Fractures
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
Lumbar Sympathetic Plexus (Ganglion) Block
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD Procedure) for Spinal Stenosis
Radiofrequency Ablation of Facet Joints
Radiofrequency Ablation of Genicular Nerves of the Knee
Spinal Cord Stimulation Implants
Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block
Superion InterSpinous Spacer for Spinal Stenosis
Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection or Selective Nerve Root Block