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Is An RFA Advisable For Arthritis Pain?
Wondering how effective an ablation will be for Arthritis (C3,C4,C5) pain? Have had first series of Lidocaine injections. 2nd set scheduled for 8-3-17. If successful will be scheduled for an ablation. Had MRI which showed Osteoarthritis affecting nerve-roots.
Mon, 26 Feb 2018
Hello,
I have studied your case.
RF ablation can give pain relief for couple of months but pain may again start after few moths.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights.
Continue your Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level
If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
You can attach your MRI report or film so that I can help you better.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I have studied your case.
RF ablation can give pain relief for couple of months but pain may again start after few moths.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights.
Continue your Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level
If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
You can attach your MRI report or film so that I can help you better.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Hello,
I have studied your case and your report.
Yes ablation can give pain relief for few yrs,pain may recurre.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I have studied your case and your report.
Yes ablation can give pain relief for few yrs,pain may recurre.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
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