Radiofrequency ablation, Southlake, TX

 

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure that may reduce pain. A radio wave produces an electrical current, which heats up a small area of nerve tissue. This curbs pain signals from that specific area.

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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed at a doctor’s office or a hospital. Patients usually return home the same day. Depending on the area treated, a superficial burning pain with hypersensitivity, similar to a sunburn feeling may be experienced. Sometimes a slight numbness of the skin over the same area may also be experienced.

How long pain relief Radiofrequency ablation last?

The degree of pain relief varies, depending on the cause and location of the pain. Pain relief from RFA can last from six to 12 months and in some cases, relief can last for years. More than 70% of patients treated with RFA experience pain relief.

Is Radiofrequency Ablation Safe?

Radiofrequency ablation may be right for you if you have chronic pain that does not respond to other treatment, such as pain medication and physical therapy.

RFA has proven to be a safe and effective way to treat some forms of pain. It also is generally well-tolerated, with very few associated complications.

An electrical current produced by a radio wave is used to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from that specific area.

Risk of Radiofrequency ablation safe

There are have some risk factors of radiofrequency ablation. They are;

Temporary numbness

A person may feel numbness in their legs and feet due to sitting in a position that puts too much pressure on the nerves or reduces blood flow. However, long-lasting or unexplained numbness may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

·         Causes of Temporary numbness

These sensations commonly occur after sitting or standing in a particular position or even wearing tight clothing for too long. 

·         Stroke 

·         Mini-strokes 

·         Encephalitis

·         Transverse myelitis

·         Tumors

·         Back and neck damage

·         Magnesium deficiency

Temporary pain at the procedure site

A nerve block is an injection to decrease inflammation a pain signal along a specific distribution of nerve.

Neuritis neuroma

A neuroma is a thickening of the nerve sheath that causes pain and symptoms due to compression as it courses between the metatarsal bones. This can cause sharp, electric type pain along the foot, often radiating into the toes. It can be caused by a structural entrapment of the nerve, a space occupying lesion or increased tension on the nerve due to a positional deformity of the foot. 

 

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