Our neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons
Our experienced neurosurgeons and bone surgeons are experienced in a range of treatment modalities, including radiofrequency neurotomy, to help get you back to an active lifestyle.
A new type of rhizotomy, radiofrequency neurotomy is a nonsurgical procedure that uses radio waves to help relieve chronic back pain.
It uses needles to send radio waves that generate heat toward the medial or lumbar branch nerves. This destroys the pain-causing nerves and 'turns off' their ability to send pain signals.
The procedure is also called radiofrequency ablation. It is used for joint pain in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine, as well as for the hips and knee joint.
You may need radiofrequency neurotomy if you have chronic back pain that has not improved with medications or physical therapy, or when surgery is not an option.
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 12 weeks, even after treatment or medication.
Radiofrequency neurotomy can help patients who suffer from pain that:
Radiofrequency neurotomy might also be recommended to treat neck pain associated with whiplash.
Radiofrequency neurotomy is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure.
Common side effects include:
Rarely, more-serious complications may occur, including:
Parkway East Hospital is the preferred private hospital for residents in the eastern coast of Singapore for the treatment of orthopaedic disorders and sports injuries. We're committed to helping you to return to a pain-free life after radiofrequency neurotomy with the right treatments and support.
Private healthcare can be affordable. Use our Hospital Bill Estimator to determine the estimated cost of this procedure. If you have hospital insurance, find out how you can use your insurance.
Our experienced neurosurgeons and bone surgeons are experienced in a range of treatment modalities, including radiofrequency neurotomy, to help get you back to an active lifestyle.
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