Denervation and nerve ablation
in Berlin
targeted pain therapy without surgery
In our ORTHO ONE practice With nerve ablation, we offer a modern, minimally invasive treatment option for patients with chronic pain in the back, sacroiliac joint, knee, hip, or shoulder. This therapy is particularly suitable when conservative measures such as medication, physiotherapy, or injections no longer provide sufficient relief.
What is nerve ablation and how does it work?
Nerve ablation is a minimally invasive procedure for treating chronic pain. It involves selectively disabling pain-conducting nerve fibers using radiofrequency heat. By precisely interrupting pain transmission, the cause of the pain can be treated without damaging surrounding structures or requiring surgery.
Advantages of nerve ablation
The treatment is gentle on tissue, can be performed on an outpatient basis, is well tolerated and can lead to significant pain relief for months to years.
For whom is nerve ablation particularly suitable:
- There is chronic back, sacroiliac joint, knee, hip or shoulder pain.
- Conservative therapies have not provided sufficient pain relief.
- A proven cause of pain has been established through a successful diagnostic nerve block.
- An operation should be avoided.
- There are degenerative or wear-related joint changes.
If you have any questions about nerve ablation or to find out if this treatment is suitable for you, we will be happy to advise you personally in our practice ORTHO EINS.
Treatment procedure
Procedure of nerve ablation
1. Individual diagnostics
The process begins with a thorough examination and consultation. This will determine whether nerve ablation is a suitable treatment for your symptoms.
2. Location of the nerve
First, the affected nerve is precisely located using imaging techniques, usually under X-ray control.
3. Insertion of the radiofrequency probe
Subsequently, under sterile conditions, a special radiofrequency probe is inserted precisely into the vicinity of the target nerve.
4. Test stimulation
A short test stimulation is used to check whether the probe is positioned correctly.
5. Nerve ablation
After confirmation, the actual nerve ablation takes place, in which the probe tip is heated to around 80 degrees Celsius for about 90 seconds in order to ablate the pain-conducting nerve fibers.
6. Monitoring phase
After a short monitoring period, you can leave the practice.
7. Healing
The pain-relieving effect usually begins within a few days to weeks and often lasts for 6 to 24 months.
Duration of treatment:
The procedure takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes in total and is performed on an outpatient basis .
