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Review
. 2024 Jan;14(1):21-27.
doi: 10.2217/pmt-2021-0068. Epub 2022 Jan 10.

IonicRF™: a novel step in technology for radiofrequency ablation treatments

Harjot S Bhandal  1 , Chau Vu  1 , Jason E Pope  1
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Review

IonicRF™: a novel step in technology for radiofrequency ablation treatments

Harjot S Bhandal et al. Pain Manag. 2024 Jan.

Abstract

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been utilized since the 1970s to treat various painful conditions. The technology has evolved from its initial use to treat lumbar facet mediated pain with monopolar lesioning to now treat a plethora of chronic pain conditions. This article reviews Abbott Corporation's (IL, USA) IonicRF™ generator. The IonicRF generator utilizes an intelligent power algorithm that improves efficiency and reduces procedure time. The generator also carries a wide range of RFA therapies such as monopolar, bipolar, pulsed or pulsed dose radiofrequency. Additionally, the IonicRF RFA generator is compatible with the Simplicity™ RF probe (Abbott) which allows for efficient and effective denervation of the sacroiliac joint.

Keywords: ablation; back pain; bipolar radiofrequency ablation; chronic pain; cooled radiofrequency ablation; device review; joint pain; monopolar radiofrequency ablation; pulsed radiofrequency; radiofrequency.

Plain language summary

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been utilized since the 1970s to treat many different painful conditions. The technique was originally developed to treat common low back pain because of arthritis. Since that time, RFA has evolved to treat other painful areas of the body such as the face, knees, shoulders, hips and buttocks. RFA is a safe, convenient, and non-surgical option to treat pain in these different areas of the body. This technique is reserved for patients who have already tried physical therapy and over the counter pain medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

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