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
44 Pain Procedures: Sacroiliac Joint Radiofrequency
Understanding Radio Frequency Ablation for SIJ Dysfunction | It's Not In Your Head Podcast
In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, hosts Justine Feitelson and Dr. Dan Bates delve into radiofrequency ablation as a treatment for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction. This procedural-focused episode covers the nature of SIJ pain, the diagnostic process, and the specifics of radiofrequency ablation, including its applications, risks, and outcomes. Dr. Bates elaborates on different approaches and techniques used in the procedure, while sharing insights from his practice and recent research developments. Give this episode a listen to learn more about how RFA is performed and who it is best for.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:37 Overview of Today's Topic: Radio Frequency Ablation
01:08 Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Pain
02:24 Diagnostic Blocks and Initial Treatments
03:22 Radio Frequency Neurotomy Procedure
09:19 Techniques and Variations in Radio Frequency Ablation
12:14 Cost and Regional Differences in Procedures
13:07 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics
Resources
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-44-pain-procedures-radiofrequency-ablation