Radiofrequency Denervation

Radiofrequency denervation is a procedure that uses a needle-sized probe to create a heat lesion with a goal of interrupting the pain signals stemming from the facet joints of the spine. The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. Between each vertebrae is a hinge-like joint called a facet joint. The facet joints link the vertebrae together. The joints are innervated by medial branch nerves. When a facet joint becomes arthritic, patients experience neck or back pain. The procedure is performed by a pain medicine provider at Innovative Pain & Spine Specialists in Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska. It may be performed under light sedation and typically takes 15-20 minutes. The effectiveness can last for 6-18 months. Sometimes, when the nerves regrow, the pain does not return. If it does, the procedure can be repeated.

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