What is Radiofrequency ablation?
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses a high-frequency electrical current to generate heat and destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. Radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, is a safe and effective procedure for treating a variety of chronic pain conditions, varicose veins, liver cancer, and heart arrhythmias. During RFA, a thin, needle-like electrode is inserted into the targeted tissue, and radiofrequency energy is delivered through the electrode to heat and destroy the tissue. RFA is generally a safe and effective alternative to traditional surgery for many types of conditions.
What are the potential benefits of radiofrequency ablationTreatment?
The potential benefits of radiofrequency ablation (RFA)treatment depend on the specific condition being treated, but in general, RFA can offer several advantages over traditional surgical approaches. Some of the potential benefits of RFA include:
- Minimally invasive: RFA is a minimally invasive procedure that can often be performed on an outpatient basis, which means less pain, scarring, and recovery time compared to traditional surgery.
- High success rate: RFA has a high success rate in treating many conditions, including chronic pain, liver cancer, and heart arrhythmias.
- Lower risk of complications: RFA is associated with a lower risk of complications than traditional surgery, such as bleeding, infection, and anesthesia-related risks.
- Improved quality of life: RFA can improve quality of life by reducing pain and other symptoms associated with certain conditions.
- Repeatable: RFA can be repeated if necessary, unlike some surgical procedures that may not be safe to repeat.
However, it’s important to note that the specific benefits of RFA can vary depending on the individual patient and the condition being treated.
What are the types of radiofrequency ablation treatmenttechniques?
There are two types of radiofrequency treatment
- Radiofrequency neurotomy is a proven, minimally invasive therapeutic procedure used to treat acute and chronic pain in the facet joints or sacroiliac joint. During the procedure, heat, of approximately 90°C, is applied to a targeted nerve using a radiofrequency electrode, which breaks down the nerve. This therapeutic technique can provide relief from pain that can last from 6 months to up to 2 years.
- Pulsed radiofrequency is an innovative form of treatment for nerve pain. This form of treatment is preferred by many clinicians due to its efficacy and long-term effectiveness. Pulsed radiofrequency creates heat to the nerves, at a lower temperature of 42°C, so as to not actually break them down. This is a much safer and more effective technique than other forms of treatment, and it has been used successfully in many cases. The effects are not immediate, but they can often provide long-lasting relief with few or no side effects.
What pain conditions can be treated with RFA?
Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Radiofrequency neurotomy is performed on any part of the spine that causes you pain. This includes:
- Lower back pain (lumbar facet joint pain)
- Middle back pain (thoracic facet joint pain)
- Neck pain (cervical facet joint pain)
- Sacroiliac joint pain (SI joint pain)
- Leg pain (lumbar sympathetic plexus)
- Abdominal pain (sympathetic ganglion)
- Pelvic pain (hypogastric plexus)
Radiofrequency neurotomy therapyworks well in some people for pain management than in others. This neurotomytherapy can be repeated if needed.
Pulsed Radiofrequency
Pulsed radiofrequency therapycan be performed on any nerve that generates or causespain. These include:
- Facial pain (sphenopalantine ganglion, mandibular nerve,stellate ganglion, supraorbital nerve)
- Arm pain (stellate ganglion,spinal nerve roots or the dorsal root ganglion (DRG))
- Chest pain (intercostal nerves)
- Abdominal pain (coeliac plexus,splanchnic nerves)
- Hip pain (femoral nerves and obturator)
- Knee pain (genicular nerves)
- Leg pain (sympathetic ganglia,spinal nerve roots or the dorsal root ganglion (DRG))
- Neuromas (benign growth of nerve tissue)
- Occipital headache (lesser occipital nerves and greater)
- Shoulder pain (suprascapular nerve)
- Trigeminal neuralgia (sphenopalantine ganglion, supraorbital nerve, mandibular nerve)
- Pelvic pain (ganglion Impar nerves,pudendal nerves)
RadiofrequencyAblation (RFA) Treatment in Hyderabad at Sweta Clinics
Sweta Clinics provides the Best Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Treatment in Hyderabad. Our team of highly skilled professionals use the latest technologies and techniques to provide the best results in the shortest possible time. Our services include painless and effective treatments that are tailored to suit the individual needs of our patients. We have the most advanced equipment and highly trained staff to provide the best care.