10 Causes of Occipital Neuralgia
Cause #4: Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency nerve ablation is a procedure where the electrical conduction system for a dysfunctional tissue is ablated. It is usually an outpatient procedure performed using sedation anesthesia or local anesthetics.
If delivered using a catheter, it is known as a radiofrequency catheter ablation. It can also be performed using the guidance of imaging such as a computed tomography scan, X-ray, or ultrasound. It can be used in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions, tumors, and aesthetics dermatology. Radiofrequency nerve ablation is a cause of occipital neuralgia.
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