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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.
The frequency of the current used in continuous radiofrequency is gradually increased until the electrode temperature is between 50Â° and 80Â°C (122Â° and 176Â° F). This temperature is maintained for 80 to 90 seconds, which is approximately the length of time required for the heat to cause nerve damage.