Radiofrequency thermocoagulation explained

Radiofrequency thermocoagulation
Synonym:RFTC

Radiofrequency thermocoagulation is a thermal pain treatment procedure. For example, percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency thermocoagulation (PIRFT) involves the placement of an electrode or catheter into the intervertebral disc and applying an alternating radiofrequency current.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Enthoven Toward a 21st Century Health System "Percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency thermocoagulation is an arthroscopic treatment that permits the controlled delivery of electrothermal heat to the intervertebral disc by way of a thermal resistive coil embedded within a catheter."
  2. Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical Timothy R Deer, Michael S Leong, Asokumar Buvanendran - 2013 Page 444 "The success rates of percutaneous glycerol rhizolysis (GR) and radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFTC) are variable, and the studies in the literature are not uniform."
  3. Book: Treatment of Chronic Pain by Interventional Approaches. Timothy R.. Deer. Michael S.. Leong. Asokumar. Buvanendran. Philip S.. Kim. Sunil J.. Panchal. 8 December 2014. Springer. Google Books. 9781493918249.

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