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Remember, they are there only to send pain signals, and without them, you will not feel any numbness or weakness in any muscles. The goal of RF facet denervation is to provide long-term pain relief. Studies have shown 50 percent of patients experience relief lasting up to two years. Eventually, the nerves regenerate and your pain may return, at which point the RF denervation procedure can be repeated.
Radiofrequency is a relatively safe procedure that provides six to 12 months of pain relief. Heat disrupts a nerveâs ability to conduct painful signals. Nerves regenerate but it takes six to 12 months for this to occur. An insulated needle is placed near the appropriate medial branch nerve and the area is tested.