Spondylosis and facet arthritis are conditions that can cause pain in the neck and back. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment that involves using specialized needles that use radiofrequency energy to create heat. This heat disrupts the nerve signals that cause pain due to arthritis of the joints & spine. Radiofrequency ablations can often help patients avoid the side effects of pain medications or more invasive treatments for arthritis such as surgery. This relief can last from six months to two years, at which point the procedure can be repeated to provide sustained relief.
Radiofrequency ablation of the shoulder (suprascapular radiofrequency ablation) is a non-surgical treatment for the management of shoulder pain. Dr. Bonte guides a needle under x-ray and ultrasound guidance to target the nerves that feel pain in the shoulder. Radiofrequency energy is then used to heat and deactivate these nerves, with pain relief lasting 6 to 12 months, and sometimes longer. This procedure can often be performed even if you have already had shoulder injections or shoulder surgery, but still have shoulder pain,
Radiofrequency ablation of the knee (genicular radiofrequency ablation) is a non-surgical treatment for managing knee pain. Dr. Bonte guides needles under x-ray guidance, to target the nerves that feel pain in the knee. Radiofrequency energy is then used to heat and deactivate these nerves, with pain relief lasting 6 to 12 months, and sometimes longer. This procedure can often be performed even if you have already had knee injections or knee surgery, but still have knee pain.
