www.pinkertonpain.com
Phone: 417-781-PAIN (7246)
Phone: 417-781-PAIN (7246)
| Pinkerton Pain Therapy, LLC 3126 Wisconsin Avenue Joplin, MO 64804 |
PINKERTON PAIN THERAPY, LLC
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| RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION WHAT IS RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION? After anesthetizing the skin, a small wire is inserted through a needle and placed near the nerve using x-ray guidance. This wire is connected to a machine that generates an electrical current produced by a radio wave. This electrical current is used to heat up a small area of the nerve tissue. This destroys the nerve's ability to emit pain signals from that specific area. WILL THE PROCEDURE BE PAINFUL? The physician will numb the area with local anesthetic. You should experience minimal discomfort throughout the procedure. Additional numbing medicine or oral or IV sedation may be ordered by your physician. HOW LONG WILL THE PAIN RELIEF LAST? You may experience additional pain for up to five days after the radiofrequency as the tissues heal from the procedure. You should use ice and any medication as prescribed by your physician during this time frame. After this period, you should begin to feel relief from your usual pain. This will last anywhere from 3 months to 12 months. Some patients may see results for up to 2 years or longer. The nerves may eventually regenerate causing your pain to return. Additional procedures may be required at that time. WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS? Radiofrequency ablation has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for certain types of back and neck pain. It is generally well tolerated with few complications. The main side effects reported with radiofrequency ablation are discomfort, numbness, swelling, and bruising. These generally go away after a few days. There is a small risk of infection and bleeding at the insertion site. |
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