Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy

If you are suffering from pain and require a Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy, training and experience must rank high on your list when choosing a physician to perform the procedure safely and with technical precision in order to give you the best chance of a successful outcome by significantly reducing or eliminating your pain.  With over 8 years of experience, our caring, highly qualified, and technically skilled ABMS Board Certified and ACGME fellowship trained Interventional Pain Doctor can help.

Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy Definition
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure where part of the nerve is ablated using high frequency alternating current. An important advantage of RF current (over previously used low frequency AC or pulses of DC) is that it does not directly stimulate nerves or heart muscle and can therefore be used without the need for general anaesthetic. RFA has become increasingly accepted in the last 15 years with promising results. RFA procedures are performed under X-ray image guidance.

RFA, or rhizotomy, is sometimes used to treat severe chronic pain in the (cervical) neck, where radio frequency waves are used to produce heat on specifically identified nerves surrounding the facet joints on either side of the cervical spine. By generating heat around the nerve, its ability to transmit pain signals to the brain is destroyed, thus ablating the nerve. The nerves to be ablated are identified through injections of local anesthesia (such as lidocaine) prior to the RFA procedure. If the local anesthesia injections provide temporary pain relief, then RFA is performed on the nerve(s) that responded well to the injections. RFA is a minimally invasive procedure which can be done in our state licensed facilities, where the patient is sent home shortly after completion of the procedure. The patient is awake during the procedure, so risks associated with general anesthesia are avoided. One thing to consider about this procedure is that nerves regenerate over time, so the pain relief achieved lasts for varying durations (6–24 months) in most patients.

Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy Specialists
We offer the entire spectrum of state-of-the-art minimally invasive spine and pain management procedures. We accurately diagnose and treat back and neck pain, headache, RSD, joint pain, nerve pain, and many other types of pain. test

Our mission is to provide up to date, evidence-based, and individualized care for our patients in a comfortable private office setting through a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to relieve pain, improve function and maximize quality of life. We hope to be the answer to your pain. We offer unparalleled service, are easily accessible, and work closely with local community healthcare providers.

Locations
Our Boston, Massachusetts-area and Cape Cod area chronic pain clinics are located in Dedham, Duxbury, Wellesley, West Yarmouth and Mashpee.