Radiofrequency Treatment Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

Research Highlights Emerging Novel Interventions for Neuropathic Pain

By

Brandon May

March 26, 2021

Study authors discuss recent advances in the interventional management of neuropathic pain; new therapies are needed to offer longitudinal and sustained management.

Interventional Pain Management

Sacral Lateral Branch RF Ablation Effective for Sacroiliac Joint Complex Pain

By

Hannah Dellabella

August 21, 2019

Evidence suggests that radiofrequency ablation of the sacral lateral branches may provide relief for pain that originates from the posterior sacroiliac joint complex.

Shoulder pain depicted on an anatomical image on the shoulder area

Chronic Pain

Pulsed Radiofrequency of Axillary, Suprascapular Nerves May Be Effective for Shoulder Pain

By

Gary Rothbard, MD

March 11, 2019

Pulsed radiofrequency targeting the axillary and suprascapular nerves under ultrasound guidance may effectively alleviate chronic shoulder pain.

Arthritis

Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Hip Pain: Reviewing the Evidence

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

March 27, 2018

The available evidence suggests that radiofrequency ablation is a feasible treatment option for chronic hip pain associated with degenerative diseases.

Low Back Pain

Basivertebral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Low Back Pain

By

Brandon May

March 1, 2018

Radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve may lead to significant short-term reductions in pain and functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain.

Interventional Pain Management

Comparing Lateral Branch Capture Capabilities of Bipolar, Monopolar Sacroiliac Joint Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques

By

Tyler Rice

February 27, 2018

The current monopolar sacroiliac joint radiofrequency ablation techniques may not be capable of capturing all lateral branches, contributing to a less than optimal clinical outcomes.

AAPM 2017 Annual Meeting

Radiofrequency Treatment for Refractory Chronic Joint Pain

By

Crystal Wong, MD

March 17, 2017

Radiofrequency treatment is an effective option for treating refractory chronic knee, hip, and shoulder joint pain.

Back & Spine Pain

FDA Approves Nerve Ablation Device for Low Back Pain

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

August 26, 2016

Though these initial findings seem promising, the utility of the device may be limited to a small number of patients, according to Steven P. Cohen, MD.

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Treating Knee Osteoarthritis With Radiofrequency Neurotomy

August 25, 2016

“This study demonstrated that genicular nerve RF neurotomy is a safe and efficient treatment modality and provides functional improvement along with analgesia in patients with chronic knee OA.”