Radiofrequency Ablation

Radiofrequency Ablation services offered in Tampa, Dade City, Venice and New Port Richey, FL

If neck, lower back, or arthritic joint pain keeps you sidelined, help is within reach. At Comprehensive Pain Management Partners in Tampa, Dade City, Venice, and New Port Richey, Florida, the experienced interventional pain management experts offer minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation to ease your discomfort and restore mobility. Schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or booking an appointment online.

Radiofrequency Ablation Q&A

What is radiofrequency ablation?

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radio waves to heat and destroy tissue. This prevents pain signals from reaching the brain, reducing ongoing discomfort in your neck, back, knee joints, or other affected areas.

Radiofrequency ablation also helps improve musculoskeletal function, reducing the need for pain medications and delaying or avoiding surgery.

Which symptoms can radiofrequency ablation help treat?

Radiofrequency ablation at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners helps eliminate the following symptoms and more:

Cancer pain
Facial pain
Neck, back, hip, or knee pain
Pain caused by arthritis of the spine (spondylosis)
Nerve pain

The procedure may offer long-lasting relief if other options haven’t worked to ease your discomfort.

Is radiofrequency ablation right for me?

The experts at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners offer a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you’re a candidate for radiofrequency ablation. They complete a physical exam, discuss your medical history and symptoms, and order blood testing, imaging procedures, or other diagnostic tests.

If you have pain relief after a nerve block injection or chronic pain doesn’t subside after trying other treatments, radiofrequency ablation may be for you. It may not be an option if you have an infection, bleeding disorder, or are pregnant.

What happens during radiofrequency ablation?

During radiofrequency ablation, your provider uses X-ray guidance to insert a small needle into a painful nerve. An electrode on the needle sends radio waves to the nerve, heating targeted tissues to prevent pain signals from reaching your brain without damaging surrounding healthy nerves. The procedure may last 15 minutes to two hours.

What can I expect after the procedure?

You can expect to return home soon after undergoing radiofrequency ablation, but someone must drive you if you’ve received a sedative. Temporary side effects can include soreness or muscle spasms in the treatment area for a few days. Ice the area as needed to ease any temporary discomfort. Physical therapy can help you regain flexibility and strength.

Pain relief may last 9-12 months or longer. If the pain returns, you might be a candidate for repeat radiofrequency ablation procedures.

Learn more about radiofrequency ablation and if it’s right for you by scheduling an appointment at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners today by phone or online.