Radiofrequency ablation treats Afib

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to reduce pain. An electrical current produced by a radio wave is used to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from that specific area. How is radiofrequency ablation done? You’ll lie on your stomach or back on an x-ray table. The doctor will numb an area of your skin with a local anesthetic. Then, he or she will: * Insert a thin needle into the area where you feel pain; an x-ray can help your doctor pinpoint the

Genicular Knee Ablation For Osteoarthritis of the Knee Genicular knee ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. It involves the use of three thin needles to block genicular nerves at the confluence of the femur and tibia. The doctor will first numb the area with a local anesthetic and use a fluoroscope to guide the needle. The physician will then insert a cannula near the genicular nerve. This nerve is blocked by the numbing injection, and pain

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.