Lumbar radiofrequency nerve ablation (also called radiofrequency ablation or RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce or eliminate pain signals from the lumbar spine. Here are some potential benefits of lumbar RFA: 1. Pain relief: Lumbar RFA can reduce or eliminate chronic low back pain that is caused by facet joint arthritis or other conditions. This can result in a significant improvement in quality of life. 2. Non-surgical: Lumbar RFA is a non-surgical procedure, which

A lumbar medial branch block (MBB) is a diagnostic injection used to determine whether the facet joints are the source of chronic lower back pain. Under fluoroscopic guidance, anesthetic is injected near the medial branch nerves that carry pain signals from the spine. If the injection provides significant temporary relief, it confirms those nerves are involved — and the patient may be a candidate for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for longer-lasting relief. #painmanagement #painrelief | Precision