What is radiofrequency ablation?

Patient's question:

Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. Could you please tell me what radiofrequency ablation is?

Doctor's answer:

Radiofrequency ablation refers to the use of high-frequency oscillations of radio waves to generate a thermal effect on biological tissues. Through this thermal effect, it ablates intervertebral disc tissues, cervical intervertebral discs, lumbar intervertebral discs, and other tissues. It is widely used in the operation of intervertebral foraminoscopy, hemostasis of bleeding points under arthroscopy, and ablation of synovial membranes. Due to this technology not causing excessive damage to normal tissues, it is a commonly used physical therapy technique in clinical practice.

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