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Thursday, May 17, 2012

What is radiofrequency ablation?


What is radiofrequency ablation?

Answer:
Radiofrequency nerve ablation uses radiofrequency energy to create heat in a very small area in order to disrupt the myelin sheath on the surface of sensory nerves. The application of heat at 80º to 90ºC for 90 seconds results in gaps in the sheath, thereby stopping conduction of the nerve. 
Posted by Mark E. Solomon, DPM FACFAS at 8:09 AM
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