Lumbar radiofrequency nerve ablation (also called radiofrequency ablation or RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce or eliminate pain signals from the lumbar spine. Here are some potential benefits of lumbar RFA: 1. Pain relief: Lumbar RFA can reduce or eliminate chronic low back pain that is caused by facet joint arthritis or other conditions. This can result in a significant improvement in quality of life. 2. Non-surgical: Lumbar RFA is a non-surgical procedure, which

Painful osteoarthritis of the knee? Genicular nerve ablation may be the right option for you and provide long-term relief! Genicular Nerve Ablation is a procedure for addressing the pain caused by osteoarthritis of the knee. A fluoroscopic x-ray machine guides a hollow needle to the affected genicular nerve. A radiofrequency current is then passed through the needle, disrupting the nerve's ability to transmit pain signals. The success rate of genicular nerve ablation is based on several factors.