What is Radiofrequency ablation?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Occipital nerve radiofrequency ablation
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure using high frequency current (heat) to treat a medical disorder; the high frequency current kills off the dysfunctional tissue and may help to relieve nerve pain, correct abnormal electrical heart rhythms, or decrease bleeding.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 32 | 10 | |
| Pain | 16 | 7 | |
| Stiffness in neck | 8 | 5 | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 5 | 2 | |
| Supraventricular tachycardia | 4 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 13 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Radiofrequency ablation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Numbness | 2 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Burning sensation in skin | 1 | |
| Deep aches | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Hypothyroidism | 1 |
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