Physicians at Ohio State University Medical Center reported a patient’s temporary vision loss after receiving local anesthetic for cervical radiofrequency neurotomy, according to a case study ...

These involve the use of extreme cold (cryoablation), high temperature radiofrequency and chemical neurolysis, such as alcohol or phenol. Radiofrequency ablation offers the advantage of being ...

Radiofrequency ablation, also called radiofrequency neurotomy, is an outpatient procedure and usually takes about an hour to complete so the patient returns home on the same day. When is ...

The injection can also serve as a prognostic tool before radiofrequency ablation. Radiofrequency ablation involves applying electrical current through a cannula to coagulate the sensory nerves and ...

Radiofrequency ablation can be an effective treatment for neck and back pain, as well as for certain types of growths, like tumors. Although radiofrequency ablation is minimally invasive, it’s ...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high energy radio to shrink precancerous cells. It’s also used for chronic pain, irregular heartbeat, and venous ...

Back to Healio Radial optic neurotomy and intraocular triamcinolone injection proved to be the most effective treatment protocol for patients with central retinal vein occlusion in a study ...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment that can sometimes relieve chronic back pain. During the procedure, a doctor inserts a thin metal probe into the painful area.