Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment

Pulsed radiofrequency refers to a technique used for creating a carefully controlled electrical field around an electrode. For its use in treating pain, this electrode is usually built into the shape and size of a needle. It was first used as pain treatment option in the mid 1990′s. This technique is not the same as that used for a radiofrequency ablation procedure. The word “pulsed” means this technique applies energy to the electrode intermittently. This keeps the temperature very low, unlike the higher temperatures required for an ablation.