What is the definition or description of: radiofrequency ablation?

Medical Procedure: It is a medical procedurei which a part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or any other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using the heat generated from the high frequency alternating current to treat a medical disorder.

Thermal Lesion: Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure where thermal energy is used to ablate/cut a nerve in half. This will in essence stop transmission of signals through that nerve, mainly pain signals. This technology can be used for treating the spine, nerve pain disorders, also be used for heart problems and treat tumors.

Define RFA therapy: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure in which body tissues are "ablated" or destroyed using radifrequency generated thermal heat energy. It can be used for many body tissues including veins, nerves, the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumors or other dysfunctional tissue. Heat generated from high frequency alternating current is used to cause tiddue destruction.