What is Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Facet pain?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Rhyzolysis to cervical region Rhyzolysis to lumbar region
Radiofrequency Neurotomy is a minimally-invasive procedure which blocks the pain associated with facet joint disease by disrupting the medial branch nerve (facet nerve) that carries the pain signals.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 7 | 3 | |
| Improve mobility | 3 | 1 | |
| Arthritis pain in spine | 2 | 6 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 2 | 1 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | 1 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Facet pain
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sciatic neuralgia | 1 |
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