What is Radiofrequency Neurotomy?

Radiofrequency neurotomy is a type of injection based procedure in which a heat lesion is created on compressed or irritated nerves in order to interrupt pain signals to and from the brain. In essence, the affected nerve is temporarily deadened in order to prevent sensations from traveling to the part of the body experiencing symptoms of pain, tingling or numbness.  This procedure is used to treat facet joint pain or sacroiliac joint pain caused by arthritis or other degenerative changes.