Radiofrequency ablation can be used to treat nerves as a form of the rhizotomy, or selective root destruction.

Although it sounds scary, this is a simple minimally invasive procedure that can be done at a clinic or doctor’s office. The recovery time for radiofrequency ablation depends on each patient. However, patients who have this procedure are often able to return home the same day.

What is Radiofrequency ablation?

Radiofrequency ablation works by selectively destroying tissue within the body through hyperthermia (or overheating) via a needle or probe. The needle’s tip is heated by an electric current at radio frequency. A special catheter or needle is used by doctors to guide a probe or metal tip to the ablation site. The probe then heats the target tissue.

It is important to choose the frequency because this allows for the smooth removal of dysfunctional tissue, without stimulating or interfering with nearby nerves …