As an interventional physiatrist, I treat a lot of patients with neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain. One type of procedure I encourage my patients to consider is radiofrequency ablation, which is an effective option for not only treating lower back pain, but also some cases of knee pain and headaches. In the following video, I discuss what radiofrequency ablation entails, the conditions it treats, and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
Patients with lower back pain may also find the following information useful:
- How do Epidural Steriod Injections Relieve Back and Neck Pain?
- Will Laminectomy Relieve Lower Back and Neck Pain?
- How Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Treat Lower Back Pain?
- Lower Back Pain: What is the Difference Between Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty?
About the Author: C. Lan Fotopoulos is a physiatrist specializing in minimally invasive and interventional procedures in the treatment of spinal disorders, including epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, spinal cord stimulation and sacroplasty.
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