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Review
. 2021 Nov;32(4):683-701.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2021.05.006. Epub 2021 Jul 29.

The Use of Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Pelvic Pain

Caleb Seale  1 , B Ryder Connolly  1 , Kendall Hulk  1 , Gregory G Yu  2 , Ameet S Nagpal  3
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Review

The Use of Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Pelvic Pain

Caleb Seale et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2021 Nov.

Abstract

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure in which radio waves are used to destroy abnormal or dysfunctional tissue. It has been an increasingly utilized treatment option for a variety of medical conditions, such as chronic pain, wherein sensory nerves are targeted and ablated, eliminating their ability to transmit pain signals to the brain. There is a lack of clarity regarding the indications, technique, and efficacy of RFA for chronic pelvic pain. This article reviews recent literature and discusses these topics, including adverse events for different pelvic ablation and pulsed radiofrequency treatment of chronic pelvic pain.

Keywords: Ablation; Pain; Pelvic; Radiofrequency.

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