When our provider starts radiofrequency ablation, sedation may be offered to help the patient, enough will be introduced to the body so the patient is kept awake and conscious to an extent to be able to describe what they are feeling during the treatment so they can describe what they are currently feeling during the stimulation as well as the lesioning of the nerve. Radiofrequency ablation involves: • Patient to lay on their stomach on the procedural table. If sedation is used on the patient, an IV line is then started so they can start feeling a relaxing sensation • The skin that is over top of the area that is being treated (like the neck, mid-back, or lower back) should be cleaned well to minimize any risk of infection • Our physician will numb the area that is going to be treated by injecting a numbing agent into the region • Our physician will use an X-Ray to help guide the radiofrequency ablation needle towards the medial or lateral branch of nerves • Once the needle is placed correctly, an active electrode is then inserted into the needle and a small amount of electrical current is then carefully passed to the target nerve from a safe distance from other nerves. • Once the physician has confirmed the target nerve, a heat lesion is then created on the nerve using the preferred method of ablation that will be used • Once the first is done, it may be repeated for additional nerves After the procedure, you will need to rest for several days before returning to normal activities. If you are wanting pain relief, and you have tried many things and have not seen relief, contact our clinic Dallas Pain Specialists today for a consultation appointment. We serve patients from Frisco TX, Denton TX, Little Elm TX, Celina TX, The Colony TX, Prosper TX, McKinney TX, Plano TX, Allen TX, and the North Dallas Metro area.