Radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain
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| Radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain : Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure that uses radio waves to heat up and kill tissue. When used to treat pain, RFA is used to target and kill nerve tissue. This blocks the nerve from sending pain signals to the brain. RFA can also be used to shrink tumors and other growths, and treat venous insufficiency, heart rhythm problems, and other conditions. This article is about using radiofrequency ablation to help treat long-lasting (chronic) pain. | |
| Review Date: 16/01/2025 | Updated By: Updated by: Mark Gjolaj, MD, MBA, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Specialist, The Permanente Medical Group and Clinical Assistant Professor Adjunct, Stanford Health Care, Stanford, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. |