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Radiofrequency ablation utilizes a specialized generator that produces radiofrequency current. This current passes through a needle and results in precise heating at the tip of the needle which is placed near the nerve carrying pain signals from the facet joints. The heat destroys the nerve tissue surrounding the facet joints, interrupting pain signals and providing pain relief. The effect can last anywhere from 6 months up to 2 years.<\/p>\n You will be lying on an X-ray table on your stomach. Blood pressure, heart rate and breathing are monitored. The injection site is cleansed with an antiseptic soap. Each insertion site will be anesthetized (numbed) using local anesthetic. Your physician inserts a needle through the skin and soft tissues under fluoroscopy (X-ray) guidance. The needle is directed toward the nerve surrounding the facet joint. A radiofrequency probe is placed into each needle and you will be asked to let the physician know when you feel a buzzing, tingling, or pressure sensation. This stimulation is done before any heating of the area around the nerves takes place. This is a temporary sensation. The tissues surrounding the needle tip are then heated for 90 seconds at each level resulting in interruption of the pain signal. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. It may take a few weeks before you notice pain relief.<\/p>\n Side effects and complications are uncommon. 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