Interventional procedure
Conventional (thermal) and pulsed · Long-lasting relief without surgery
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Radiofrequency denervation is a minimally invasive procedure that applies electromagnetic energy to interrupt the pain signal in specific nerves. There are two modalities: conventional (thermal), which creates a controlled lesion in the nerve for prolonged relief, and pulsed, which modulates the nerve without destroying it — ideal for nerves with mixed sensory and motor function.
Indications
In the procedure room
Procedure guided by real-time fluoroscopy. The needles are positioned with millimeter precision over the target nerve.
Electrode positioning under fluoroscopic guidance
Electrodes in final position · Minimal incisions
The process
A special needle is placed using fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance up to the target nerve. The position is confirmed with stimulation and then radiofrequency energy is applied. The procedure takes between 30 and 60 minutes, is performed under light sedation, and the patient returns home the same day.
Advantages
Minimally invasive
No open surgery or hospitalization
Long-lasting results
Relief from 6 months to 2 years in most cases
Image-guided
Maximum precision and safety with fluoroscopy or ultrasound
Outpatient
The patient goes home the same day of the procedure
In the first consultation we evaluate if you are a candidate and design the appropriate plan for your case.
Book appointmentFrequently asked questions
It is performed with light sedation and local anesthesia, so it is well tolerated. There may be mild discomfort in the following days.
In most cases between 12 and 24 months. If pain returns, the procedure can be repeated.
Patients with diagnosed pain in facet joints, knee, peripheral nerves, or other structures identified as the pain source who have not responded to conservative treatment.
Relief can be immediate or gradual within the first 2–4 weeks, depending on the nerve treated.
Conditions treated with this procedure