Sacroiliac Joint RF Neurotomy: An Alternative Solution for Joint Pain
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What is sacroiliac joint pain?
Chronic sacroiliac joint pain can be maddening, incapacitating, and often difficult to diagnose. A predominant symptom of the condition is unbearable discomfort in the lower back region and rear. The pain usually feels worse in the mornings or after sitting for a long time.
Sacroiliac joint pain is not permanent, but it certainly does not go away with simple rest or anti-inflammatory medication. You may only feel relief for a few months with these pain-relief measures. But if you experience pain for longer than six months, it may be time to consider an invasive treatment such as Sacroiliac joint RF neurotomy treatment at Baylis Medical.
How is radiofrequency neurotomy used to treat pain?
Sacroiliac joint radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy treatment is an alternative solution to treat chronic pain. Baylis Medical uses the Pain Management SInergy ™ System in the procedure. The use of radiofrequency technology disables the nerves that are responsible for the SIJ pain. The patient is mildly sedated and the problem area is numbed. Baylis Medical developed SInergy ™ Probes that are placed into the back through introducer needles. Transmitted radiofrequency waves warm and disable pain-inducing nerves.
How long does the procedure take?
Sacroiliac joint RF neurotomy treatment is a 45-minute outpatient procedure and does not include the use of general anesthesia. A patient can leave shortly after.
Who can benefit from this treatment?
If your physician diagnosed you with chronic sacroiliac joint pain, SIJ treatment may be for you. Consult with your physician about a SIF procedure. It may be your alternative to sacroiliac joint surgery.
What happens after a radiofrequency neurotomy?
Since you may feel sleepy from the sedatives used in the procedure, you should have a responsible adult drive you home. It is important that you do not operate a vehicle after the treatment. Patients usually recover fast because the procedure is minimally invasive. You SIJ pain should go away within two to 10 days.
Patients can expect soreness from the needles that inflamed the insertion area, and tenderness from the heat transmitted during the treatment. Your treatment-induced pain should subside within two to seven days, though sometimes patients take two weeks to recover. , Your physician may suggest that you place cold packs or analgesics on the treatment site.
Are there any complications?
Side effects of sSacroiliac joint neurotomy treatment are relatively rare, yet normally mild. They include infection, inflammation, and tenderness at the treatment site. Most patients generally feel better within a few days after the procedure. You should contact your doctor immediately if you are suffering from severe pain at the needle insertion site, severe headaches, or swelling.
When can I return to regular activity?
Ask your doctor for a recovery time estimate. Patients generally take one to two days after the procedure to return to normal activity. Your doctor may recommend physical therapy and abstinence from strenuous, physical activities.
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