The Radiology Clinic RF

What is Pulsed Radiofrequency (RF)?

At The Radiology Clinic, our team of Radiologists are leaders in the field of Radiofrequency Ablation. With extensive experience and a proven track record of success, we offer one of the most comprehensive RFA services in the country.

In addition, Dr Langton doubles as one of the main Interventional Radiologists at SCUH, performing the more surgically complex, in-hospital procedures that require patient sedation.

Our Radiologists have undergone rigorous training and are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and the best possible outcomes, ensuring each patient receives a personalised treatment plan specific to their symptoms, diagnosis and pain needs.

Pulsed RF treatment employs intermittent electrical pulses to the probe, avoiding heating the nerve with the view to minimise further nerve damage. In contrast to the thermal Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) treatment where the probe is heated.

By targeting the dorsal nerve roots and/or dorsal root ganglia pulsed RF can be used to treat radicular neuropathy, or as an alternative where continuous radiofrequency cannot be tolerated. Additionally, it can be used to treat:

• Occipital neuralgia (pain in the back of the head or base of the skull)

• Post-surgical neuropathic pain

For more information about Radiofrequency Ablation, please click HERE