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neurotomy; radiofrequency neurotomy; facet neurotomy
Surgical disruption of a nerve Indications: - neuropathic pain - back pain - neck pain Procedure: - radiofrequency waves delivered to targeted nerves via needles - radiology imaging during the procedure helps to position the needlesGeneral
neurosurgeryReferences
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- Mayo Clinic: Radiofrequency neurotomy http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/radiofrequency-neurotomy/MY00947