What Is Rhizotomy?
A rhizotomy works by destroying the nerve that is connected to the facet joint, stopping the signals that are causing pain. At CRESCENT PAIN AND SPINE, Dr. Raeson Hodge performs Sewell, New Jersey rhizotomy procedures as a way to identify and treat back pain that may be caused by a condition in the facet joints. A rhizotomy is typically performed after a diagnostic test procedure such as a facet & medical branch block.
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Am I A Good Candidate?
If you have tried other, more conservative pain management for your back pain, a rhizotomy could be an ideal next step. At CRESCENT PAIN AND SPINE, we take each situation case by case to create an individualized pain management plan. If you are found a good candidate for a rhizotomy, you may have persistent pain in your back, neck, legs, or abdomen. We can use this procedure to help dull your nerves and provide a return to the life you want to lead, unhindered by your chronic pain.
What Are The Benefits?
Back pain is insufferable and not a condition you should have to live with. At Lewis Pain & Physical Medicine, rhizotomy helps our Sewell, New Jersey patients benefit from a number of factors, including:
- Relatively simple and quick procedure
- Nearly immediate pain relief
- Long-lasting results
- Treatment that can be repeated when nerve endings grow back
What to Expect with Rhizotomy
A rhizotomy is typically performed after a diagnostic test procedure such as a facet block or a medial branch block. Most often another form of treatment, such as a facet block, will be tested as a form of pain relief before a rhizotomy is suggested.
A rhizotomy is an outpatient procedure and the patient is put under general anesthesia. Dr. Raeson Hodge will use the fluoroscopy to place the needle in the correct nerve. The electrode connected to the needle will then emit heat caused by radiofrequency energy. The heat cauterizes the nerve root, which stops pain transmission from the nerve.
Following procedure, Dr. Raeson Hodge will provide appropriate aftercare instructions. Patients may be monitored for some time but are typically able to return home on the same day or the next day. The length of time that the results remain effective will depend on the procedure that was performed as well as the patient and any underlying conditions.
A follow-up appointment with Dr. Raeson Hodge may be required so that he can evaluate your treatment plan as necessary.
Alleviate Your Pain Today!
A condition that affects the facet joints can involve debilitating pain throughout the back, neck, and shoulders. Dr. Raeson Hodge provides both diagnostic testing and treatment in order to alleviate pain and allow patients to experience comfortable movement.
To schedule a consultation or to learn more about our Sewell, New Jersey rhizotomy procedure, contact us today.
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