Radiofrequency Ablation Devices are Superior to Hyaluronic Acid Injections in Treatment of Chronic Pain and Various Musculoskeletal Conditions
Radiofrequency ablation devices have provided a new pain management option to thousands of people suffering from back pain, neck pain, nerve pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. The process involves heating a small region of soft tissue beneath controlled pressure and this act helps in blocking pain signals emanating from that same region.
Currently, high
prevalence of chronic arthritis has led to increasing demand for radiofrequency
(RF) ablation devices in the U.S. For instance, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s May 2019 report, an estimated 54.4
million US adults have diagnosed arthritis, which accounted for around 1 in 4
people in the U.S.
There are many types of
radiofrequency ablation devices that are used to treat different ailments and
there is no one-size-fits all device that can be recommended for everyone.
Before you make your final decision on the type of RF ablation device to use
for your treatment, it is essential to get the opinion of a trained medical
professional who is aware of your exact requirements. If you undergo a major
surgical procedure such as a hip replacement or heart surgery, then a local
anesthetic combined with a RF ablation device is usually administered during
the operation. The anesthetic acts to numb the pain sensors in the patients
back and feet, while the radiofrequency ablation device sends out radio
frequency pulses to break up the bone, muscle and nerve fibers, thus releasing
the energy that is generated by the body's healing response.
Most radiofrequency
ablation devices use radio waves to break up bone and tissue in the body and
the heat generated by these pulses help in localizing damaged areas and stop
further bone deterioration. However, depending on the type of treatment, RF ablation
may also be used to relieve pain and stop muscular contractions. Moreover, RF
ablation is superior compared to hyaluronic acid injections in pain management.
For instance, in September 2020, Avanos Medical, Inc., the U.S.-based medical
technology company, announced the publication of a large, randomized,
multicentered clinical trial comparing the safety and efficacy of COOLIEF
Cooled Radiofrequency ablation to hyaluronic acid injection for the management
of chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
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