My Spine - Cervical
These are not majorly important nerves and it is not dangerous to inactivate them with radiofrequency pulses . When inactivated , these nerves cannot conduct pain sensations from the joint to the brain . This means that the pain sensation from the facet joints decrease or clear up completely . This is , however , a temporary effect and the treatment will have to be repeated when the pain returns .
The treatment can either be a pulsed radiofrequency procedure , where the nerve is inactivated by pulses of radiofrequency current or it can be a thermal lesion where the nerve is damaged by heat generated by the radiofrequency current . Thermal lesions last longer , but may have more complications than pulsed procedures .
Ward care
You may sometimes have a bit of discomfort directly after the procedure , but this will clear up very soon . You will be allowed to move around freely after your procedure .
Discharge
This procedure is usually performed as a day procedure and you will be allowed to go home soon after your procedure .
Rehabilitation
It is incredibly important to get a lot of rest and exercise following your procedure . It is frequently useful to supplement your treatment with physiotherapy and local treatment such as massage therapy and chiropractic treatment .
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