What other applications does RNFA have in treating Foot Pain?

Does it have other applications?


Answer:

Another application for radiofrequency nerve ablation is with Morton’s neuroma. My success rate with this condition has been good but this frequently requires more than one treatment. I have attributed this to the fact that the nerves are more difficult to localize due to their variable position within the interspace and the need to ablate both intermetatarsal nerves sufficiently to stop the pain.

   In many cases, I am able to partially ablate the nerves on the first treatment. Although this may reduce the pain, it may not eliminate it. However, subsequent ablation becomes easier as the area of pain is smaller. Since the area is smaller, localization of the nerve becomes easier.