Dr Ahmed SalamaLooking for a longer-lasting option after a successful nerve block?
Radiofrequency denervation uses controlled heat to interrupt the small nerves that carry pain signals from a joint. For people who respond, it may reduce pain for longer than an injection alone.
Radiofrequency denervation (also called radiofrequency ablation or RFA) is a day-case procedure performed under X-ray or ultrasound guidance with local anaesthetic. It targets small sensory nerves, not the nerves that control your muscles.
It is only considered if at least 50% pain relief is achieved after a diagnostic nerve block.