COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION

At The Comprehensive Pain Institute in Bedford and Benbrook, Texas, we take great pride in offering Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation (CRFA) as a cutting-edge method of chronic pain management. This minimally invasive procedure targets nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals while providing long-term relief to patients suffering from chronic joint conditions.

What Is Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation?

Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation is an innovative new technique in pain management that employs radiofrequency energy to deactivate nerves causing discomfort. CRFA differentiates itself by employing cooling technologies to increase the area being treated without damaging surrounding structures, leading to more effective and long-lasting relief from pain.

Conditions Treated With CRFA

CRFA can be effective in treating chronic pain conditions, including:

• Arthritis pain in the spine, hips, and knees
• Neck and lower back pain
• Nerve pain conditions like neuropathy
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Other joint-related pain

The CRFA Procedure

Our offices in Bedford and Benbrook provide this procedure under local anesthesia and, if necessary, mild sedation. Here’s what to expect during a CRFA treatment:

• Prep: Our pain management specialist cleans and numbs the treatment area using local anesthetic.
• Guidance: With imaging guidance, he or she inserts a small needle near a nerve responsible for transmitting pain signals into a targeted area near it.
• Treatment: The device emits controlled radiofrequency energy while cooling the needle tip to create an expanded, more effective treatment zone without overheating.
• Completion: Depending on the area being treated, treatment typically lasts 30 to 90 minutes.

Benefits of CRFA Long-Lasting Relief:

• Long-Lasting Relief: Patients often report significant pain relief lasting between six months to over one year after starting treatment with CRFA, decreasing their daily pain medication use significantly.
• Quick Recovery: CRFA is minimally invasive, requiring no incisions and often allowing patients to return to normal activities shortly after treatment.
• Safety and Precision: Utilizing cooling technology allows for safe and precise nerve treatments while protecting nearby tissue, significantly increasing both the safety and efficacy of procedures.

Cooled Radiofrequency Treatment in Bedford & Benbrook, TX

At The Comprehensive Pain Institute, our team is dedicated to offering cutting-edge treatments that alleviate pain and enhance our patients’ lives. Our specialists are well versed in various pain management techniques – such as CRFA – to guarantee you receive top-quality care.

Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation could be an option if conventional treatments have failed to provide sufficient relief from chronic pain. We invite you to contact one of our offices in Bedford or Benbrook, Texas, so that we may assess whether CRFA will best address your specific pain management requirements and help you achieve an active and comfortable lifestyle with innovative pain relief solutions.