What Is a Rhizotomy and Why Is It Completed?
Rhizotomy Is a Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure to Remove Sensation from a Painful Nerve by Killing Nerve Fibers Responsible for Sending Pain Signals to...
Rhizotomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove sensation from a painful nerve by killing nerve fibers responsible for sending pain signals to the brain. The nerve fibers can be destroyed by severing them with a surgical instrument or burning them with a chemical or electrical current.
How successful is a rhizotomy?
Facet joint rhizotomies have a 70 to 80 % success rate in reducing or eliminating back pain. This usually lasts for a year or more. The nerves can regenerate and pain can recur.
How painful is a rhizotomy?
Some patients experience mild discomfort, bruising, soreness, or swelling after a rhizotomy. The discomfort may linger for a few days to up to a couple of weeks. An ice pack and over-the-counter pain reliever are usually all that is needed.
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