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What is Radiofrequency Neurotomy?
Targeted nerve tissue is heated up using radiofrequency energy, allowing for an interruption of pain signals along that nerve.

What are the benefits of Radiofrequency Neurotomy?
A Radiofrequency Neurotomy can create pain relief that lasts from 9 months up to 2 years.

Patient symptoms to consider an Radiofrequency Neurotomy include:

Other, more conservative efforts fail in blocking pain

This is not a complete list of the conditions for which epidural steroid injections are done. Please discuss with your physician for more details.

How is the procedure performed?

Am I a candidate for a Radiofrequency Neurotomy?
After reviewing your history and comprehensive physicial examination, it can be decided if you are a candidate for radiofrequeny neurotomy.

How long does the procedure take?
The procedure takes between fifteen minutes to an hour.

Where is the procedure performed?
The procedure is usually done in an outpatient surgery center or in a hospital where fluoroscopy or x-ray facilities are available.

I am afraid of needles. Will I have a lot of pain?
Your physician at Advanced Pain Specialists will do everything possible to do the procedure with minimal pain and discomfort. As explained above, you will be given mild sedation intravenously and numbing medication (local anesthetic) at the site of the needle placement.

What should I expect after the procedure?
Immediately after the procedure you may get good relief of your pain. Sometimes you may feel numbness in the legs or arms, depending upon where the procedure is done. Your pain may come back two to three hours after the injection, depending on the type of the local anesthetic used. Your physician will recommend steps to help relieve discomfort during recovery, including pain and anti-inflammatory medications, and limiting movements straining the spine.