Radiofrequency Ablation

Real-world results

Studies show that more than 70% of patients treated with RFA experience relief—lasting anywhere from six to 12 months, and in some cases, years.

Track your pain treatment and symptoms

For people like you living with pain, the PainScale app is a powerful tool. It’s designed specifically to help you: Track key measures such as pain levels, activities, treatments, medications, symptoms, and more Learn about treatment options, exercises, and other tips that may help improve your quality of life Connect and share your progress with your pain management specialist to help tailor a treatment plan that’s right for you.

How does RFA work?

RFA is a simple, minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Your pain management specialist targets pain-causing nerves and uses thermal energy to interrupt the pain signals at their source. Local anesthesia and a mild sedative may be used to reduce discomfort during the procedure.

Target the Nerve

X-ray or ultrasound imaging helps guide a special probe to the target nerve. Electrodes stimulate nerves near the area to help determine the optimal treatment locations.

Disable the Nerve

The electrodes then send a small radiofrequency current into the surrounding tissue. This heats the tissue and disables the nerve so it stops sending pain signals.

Repeat for Multiple Pain Areas

Generally, one to four nerves are targeted in one procedure to maximize pain relief.