Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation
Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic neck pain by targeting the medial branch nerves. These nerves are responsible for transmitting pain signals from the cervical facet joints to the brain. RFA uses heat generated by radiofrequency energy to disable the medial branch nerves, effectively "turning off" their ability to transmit pain signals.
Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation can be utilized as a treatment for:
-Neck Pain
Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation
This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your neck. It eases pain that isn't helped by medications or physical therapy.
What to Expect for the Treatment?
The procedure is typically performed as an outpatient treatment, lasting around 30 minutes. After numbing the skin with a local anesthetic, the doctor uses X-ray guidance to insert a thin needle near the medial branch nerves. Once positioned correctly, radiofrequency energy is applied to heat and ablate the nerves.
Recovery and post-treatment care
Patients may experience mild soreness at the injection site, but recovery is quick, with most returning to normal activities within a day or two. Pain relief can last from 6 months to 2 years, and many patients report significant reductions in neck pain after the procedure.
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