What is the lumbar radiofrequency ablation?
lumbar radiofrequency ablation is a surgery that involves the use of electromagnetic waves to destroy the spinal cord, which are responsible for chronic back pain. This procedure is usually used when prescription pains, steroid injections and nerve blocks did not provide sufficient pain relief. During the lumbar radiofrequency ablation, a local anesthetic is usually used, although general anesthesia may be used in some situations. Complications stemming from this procedure are rare, but may include infection, worsening pain or damage to the surrounding nerves. Any questions regarding the lumbar radiofrequency ablation should be discussed with the supervising physician before the procedure. The patient will not be able to drive after the procedure, so there should be a caregiver. Anxiety drugs can be given if the perspective of the procedure is nervous about surgery under the influence of local anesthetic.
Just before the procedure, the needle will be used to administer the local anesthetic in the lower back. After the anesthesia is manifested, another needle is led by X -ray to the affected nerve and at the end of the needle the electrode is carefully placed. Electromagnetic currents are then used to heat the needle. The needle is placed on the affected nerve to destroy the fibers that transmit signals of brain pain to the spine. In some cases, the nerve can only be amazed instead of being completely destroyed.
After the ablation ablation radiofrequency radiofrequency, the patient may experience mild to medium discomfort after anesthesia. Pain or prescription drugs can be used to reduce this temporary side effect. The back of the back pain can persist several weeks after the operation, when most people begin to notice a significant reduction in the original symptoms.
Most people do not experience any negative side effects after ablation of lumbar radiofrequency, although infections n canebo abnormal bleeding. In some cases, this procedure does not reduce pain and can even worsen it. In the most serious cases, the surrounding nerves may be damaged, which potentially leads to partial paralysis. Although these complications are rare, it is important that the patient reports any new or harassed symptoms that develop after this procedure for further medical evaluation.