A member asked:

Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a procedure called that involves burning nerve endings?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Radio frequency: Ablation (rfa) is the process normally used to burn nerves that are causing pain. Rfa is often used around certain nerves outside of the vertebral column that cause chronic pain. Hope that helps!

Answered 9/10/2015

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