Neck and back pain from damaged nerves is debilitating but sometimes responds to conservative therapies like medications or physical therapy. But what happens if pain persists despite these treatments?
Radiofrequency ablation is an option for people living with chronic pain from nerve damage. At Delmarva Pain and Spine Center, Dr. Shachi Patel provides radiofrequency ablation with other cutting-edge therapies to help patients cope with painful conditions.
Radiofrequency ablation is a treatment that utilizes heat from radio waves to damage painful nerve tissues. The damaged nerve can't send signals to the brain, resulting in decreased discomfort from chronic conditions.
During radiofrequency ablation treatment, Dr. Patel inserts a hollow needle into the problematic nerve. She then inserts the nerve with an electrode that sends radio waves and heat.
The heat from the radio waves damages the nerve tissue, making it impossible to send pain signals to your brain. The result is chronic pain relief that lasts for months at a time.
Radiofrequency ablation aims to significantly decrease pain and improve a patient's quality of life. It can also reduce the number of pain medications taken and avoid or delay the need for surgery.
Radiofrequency ablation is an option when other treatments haven't reduced pain to a manageable level. It's an excellent treatment choice for people living with chronic forms of neurogenic pain.
Dr. Patel evaluates your pain to determine the right treatment. If you've failed conservative treatments and are looking for a long-term relief option, radiofrequency ablation may be a good option.
We utilize radiofrequency ablation for several chronic pain conditions because it offers long-term relief in an outpatient procedure. A few of the conditions we treat with radiofrequency ablation include:
The goal is to prevent pain signals from reaching the brain, which can offer months to years of relief. However, the nerve can heal or regenerate; repeat treatments are often necessary.
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure with risks over more conservative measures. However, it's also an extremely successful treatment for many people living with chronic pain.
The only way to determine if radiofrequency ablation is right for you is to discuss your symptoms and concerns with Dr. Patel. She will evaluate your condition, health, and goals to determine if it is the best procedure for you.
Candidates for radiofrequency ablation are those dealing with chronic nerve pain resulting from an injury or other health problem. You're also a candidate if pain persists despite trying other conservative treatments without relief.
Ultimately, Dr. Patel helps you decide if radiofrequency ablation is the best therapy for your chronic pain.
To learn more about our radiofrequency ablation treatment, call our Newark, Delaware, office to schedule an appointment or request a consultation with Dr. Patel on our website.
