It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
41 Facet Joint Radiofrequency Ablation: How It Works & Who Is a Candidate
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Radiofrequency neurotomy is a minimally invasive but highly effective option for patients with confirmed facet joint pain. This episode covers the diagnostic criteria for selecting appropriate candidates, the procedural technique itself, risk considerations, and what to expect in terms of outcomes and follow-up care. Alternative approaches for specific patient populations are also discussed. Patients and providers will leave with a realistic, evidence-grounded understanding of what radiofrequency ablation can and cannot achieve for facet-mediated pain.
Resources:
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-41-pain-procedures-radiofrequency-neurotomy
www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:29 Understanding Facet Joints and Medial Branch Blocks
02:10 Radiofrequency Neurotomy Explained
03:29 Techniques and Variations in Radiofrequency Procedures
06:47 Managing Post-Procedure Pain and Risks
08:31 Special Considerations and Patient Follow-Up
14:01 Advanced Techniques and Future Topics
16:13 Conclusion and Farewell