Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy at Apex Interventional Pain & Spine

Cervical facet radiofrequency neurotomy is a minimally invasive interventional pain management procedure used to minimize neck, shoulder, and back pain caused by damaged facet joint nerves of the cervical spine. Also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or a radiofrequency rhizotomy, the treatment uses heat created by radiofrequency energy to disrupt the damaged nerve in the facet joint and prevent it from transmitting pain signals to the brain.

Living with chronic cervical pain can be difficult. The cervical facet radiofrequency neurotomy treatment in Coppell, Carrollton, Grapevine, TX, and surrounding areas offered at Apex Interventional Pain & Spine allows you to live a pain-free life.

Am I the Right Candidate for a Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy?

You are the right candidate if you have:

No pain relief after 3 months of conservative treatment options, including pain medications, physical therapy, and other types of non-invasive procedures.
Persistent and chronic pain due to facet joint arthritis, chronic neck pain, cervical facet arthropathy, or cervical spondylosis.

However, you may not be the right candidate if you have certain medical issues, such as:

Infection
Bleeding problem
Pregnancy

What Is Radiofrequency Neurotomy Used for?

Radiofrequency neurotomy can be used to treat the following conditions:

Chronic pain in the head, neck, and shoulders.
Pain linked to joint dysfunctions, including degenerative disc disease or cervical facet joint syndrome.
Spine arthritis also known as spondylosis or facet arthropathy.

How Is Radiofrequency Neurotomy Performed?

Once your doctor diagnoses damaged facet joints to be the cause of your pain, they will recommend cervical facet radiofrequency neurotomy for pain relief. The treatment can be divided into:

1. Before the Procedure:

Your doctor will provide you with certain pre-procedure dos and don'ts, including:

Avoid blood thinners for some time before the procedure.
Drink only clear liquids on the day of the procedure.
Avoid eating and drinking within 2 hours of the procedure.
Do not smoke.
Do not drive back yourself after the procedure.

2. During the Procedure:

The procedure involves the following:

Painkillers are administered through an intravenous (IV) line to minimize discomfort.
The doctor injects a local anesthetic at the treatment site to numb it before inserting the radiofrequency needles.
They use a fluoroscope, a special X-ray machine, to guide the radiofrequency needles to the accurate point. This is done to ensure that only the damaged nerve is targeted.

3. After the Procedure:

This outpatient procedure allows you to return home the same day. However, you may be kept for observation for a few hours, as the procedure can cause discomfort at the injection site that subsides in a few days. At home:

Use ice packs to reduce soreness in the treatment area.
Avoid using heating pads.
Take a warm shower 24 hours after the procedure.

Benefits of Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy

It offers multiple benefits for chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain patients, including:

Non-surgical minimally invasive procedure
Effective pain management solution
Involves minimal recovery time
Reduced dependence on pain medications

Why Choose Apex Interventional Pain & Spine?

Apex Interventional Pain & Spine is a leading healthcare facility providing reliable pain solutions to our patients in Coppell, Carrollton, Grapevine, TX, and surrounding areas. Our team, led by Dr. Mohammad I. Khan, a board-certified physician in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management, offers tailored treatment options ranging from minimally invasive interventional pain procedures to multimodal treatments.

Our superior pain solutions allow patients with acute and chronic conditions to live pain-free and better-quality lives. Our UVPs are:

Receive Visibility Without Delay
State-of-the-Art Office
Convenient Location
Insurance Accepted

Receive Long-Term Pain Relief for Cervical Conditions at Apex Interventional Pain & Spine

Are you looking for a pain management facility that offersradiofrequency rhizotomy near you? Apex Interventional Pain & Spine offers specialized treatments for chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain, including cervical facet arthropathy near you in Coppell, Carrollton, Grapevine, TX, and surrounding areas.Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our radiofrequency ablation treatment options.

Request an appointment Call Us: (972) 833-PAIN (7246)

FAQs

After radiofrequency ablation, you may be in pain due to the discomfort or soreness at the injection site.

There are alternative treatment options if radiofrequency ablation doesn't work. They include epidural steroid injection, facet joint injection, celiac plexus block, and stellate ganglion block.

You can resume normal activities 24 to 72 hours after the procedure.

The success rate of RFA varies depending on several factors, including your specific condition and your response to treatment.

Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy in Coppell, Carrollton, and Grapevine, TX