415-455-3237Radiofrequency Ablation For Arthritis Of The Joints And Spine
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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for arthritis of the joints and spine is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that uses radio waves to produce heat, which is applied to specific nerves causing pain. The primary objective of this procedure is to reduce chronic pain symptoms associated with arthritis in the spinal and joint areas.
During the RFA procedure, the patient is usually given local anesthesia and mild sedation for comfort. The physician, guided by real-time imaging such as fluoroscopy, inserts a small, insulated needle through the skin into the area where the patient is experiencing pain. Once the needle is in the correct position, a microelectrode is inserted through the needle. The physician then sends a small radiofrequency current through the electrode into the surrounding tissue, causing the targeted nerves to heat and ultimately become deactivated.
By deactivating these specific nerves, the procedure interrupts the pain signals being sent to the brain, thereby reducing or eliminating the patient’s pain. The procedure typically lasts from 30 minutes to an hour, and most patients can return home the same day.
RFA for arthritis of the joints and spine is a safe and effective pain management solution for patients who have not responded to conventional treatments like medications or physical therapy. This procedure offers significant pain relief, improved function, and can potentially delay or avoid the need for surgical intervention.