Rhizotomy

Experience quick back pain relief with this minimally invasive procedure.

WHAT IS RHIZOTOMY?

A rhizotomy is a minimally invasive procedure effective in relieving chronic back and neck pain by severing nerve roots in the spinal cord. The surgery uses an electrified hot probe inserted at the sensory nerve just outside the joint to disable the nerve and prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. Facet injections are typically administered prior to a rhizotomy and can provide diagnostic information for your physician. Successful results from facet injections may indicate beneficial results from a rhizotomy. Improvement in back pain is often noticed quickly after the procedure and recovery within a few weeks.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT RHIZOTOMY:

Minimally invasive procedure
High success rates in relieving chronic back pain, muscle spasms, and spinal joint pain
Facet injections are usual indicators of a patient benefitting from rhizotomy
Pain relief can last up to a year and procedure can be repeated if necessary

COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY RHIZOTOMY:

Chronic neck and back pain
Back muscle spasms
Spinal joint pain
Degenerative disc disease

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR RHIZOTOMY?

If you have symptoms that have not improved with physical therapy or other forms of conservative care and positive diagnostic results, you may be a candidate for this procedure.

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