Radiofrequency Ablation for Lower Limb Pain

ABSTRACT: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) can be used to remove or change unwanted elements. Radiofrequency (RF) has been treating various pain-producing components for over 50 years. However, not all pain syndromes have been treated with it because of understanding or technical limitations. This review paper will focus on how RFA is used to treat lower limb pain for new indications. Lower Extremity PainPost- surgery pain: herniorrhaphy, cesarean section, appendectomy, Pudendal neuralgia, Recalcitrant neuropathic pelvic pain, Meralgia paresthetica. Knee Pain Syndromes: Subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee, Knee osteoarthritis Ankle Pain Syndromes: Achilles tendinosis, Insertional Achilles tendinosis