Generally speaking, if you have experienced pain relief from a nerve block injection, you may be a good candidate for radiofrequency ablation, also referred to as a rhizotomy. The term “ablate” means to burn the nerve which is causing you pain, eliminating the pain signals to the brain. Radiofrequency ablation uses an electric current to heat up a small section of the nerve that goes to the facet joint in order to stop the pain signal. This minimally invasive procedure can provide relief that will last for months for people with chronic pain due to arthritic joints.
Pain Treatments
Thoracic Facet Joint Rhizotomy / Radiofrequency Ablation
Thoracic Facet Joint Rhizotomy / Radiofrequency Ablation

