What is "radiofrequency denervation"?

What is "radiofrequency denervation"?

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Radiofrequency denervation is typically the introduction of a needle through the skin to heat an area that is causing pain. This can typically be facet joints in the back where we will denervate the area, and we'll get rid of the nerves that are there; actually killing them with the heat.