Painless Procedure for Spinal Pain – Radiofrequency Ablation
Can spinal pain be treated without major surgery?
Yes. For carefully selected patients with chronic spinal pain, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) can be an effective minimally invasive treatment option. It is particularly useful when pain arises from the facet joints of the spine.
What is Radiofrequency Ablation for spinal pain?
Radiofrequency Ablation is a minimally invasive interventional pain procedure that uses controlled radiofrequency energy to interrupt pain signals carried by specific nerves. It is commonly considered for patients with chronic low back pain, neck pain and facet joint pain who have not obtained adequate relief from conservative treatment.
The procedure is performed under image guidance, allowing the specialist to accurately target the small nerves responsible for transmitting pain.
Is Radiofrequency Ablation painful?
RFA is generally performed with local anaesthesia and mild sedation when required. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure. There is no large incision, and hospitalisation is usually not required.
Patients can often walk shortly after the procedure and return home the same day, depending on their individual condition and medical advice.
Who may benefit from RFA?
Radiofrequency Ablation may be considered for patients with:
* Chronic low back pain
* Chronic neck pain
* Facet joint arthritis
* Facet-mediated spinal pain
* Cervical or lumbar spondylosis
* Persistent spinal pain despite physiotherapy and medication
* Recurrent pain after appropriate conservative treatment
A diagnostic medial branch block may sometimes be performed first to determine whether the targeted nerves are actually responsible for the pain.
Is RFA an alternative to spine surgery?
For appropriately selected patients, Radiofrequency Ablation can help manage spinal pain without major spine surgery. It does not correct every structural problem of the spine, but it can significantly reduce pain in patients whose symptoms originate from the targeted pain-generating joints.
The treatment decision should always be based on a detailed clinical examination and appropriate imaging.
Conservative spine treatment in South Bombay
Dr. Bhushan Meshram, Neurosurgeon and Endoscopic Spine Surgeon, follows a conservative, patient-specific approach to spine problems, considering non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments whenever medically appropriate before recommending major surgery.
If you are looking for the best neurosurgeon in South Bombay for a conservative approach to spine issues, Dr. Bhushan Meshram evaluates patients with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylosis and other spine-related conditions.
Patients from Lalbaug, Mumbai Central, Byculla, Chinchpokli, Curry Road, Peddar Road, Worli, Agripada, Mahalaxmi, Madanpura, Parel and Lower Parel can seek specialist evaluation for chronic spinal pain and minimally invasive pain management options.
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