Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

From Back to Health by Weill Cornell Medicine

February 25, 2026

About this episode

Dr. Philip Petrou discusses the benefits and applications of radiofrequency ablation as a treatment for chronic pain.

Dr. Philip Petrou discusses radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a cutting-edge treatment for chronic pain. He highlights the benefits of this innovative procedure and goes over the conditions it treats. He reviews how this minimally invasive procedure targets nerve endings to provide long-lasting relief for conditions like back and joint pain; helping to improve quality of life for many chronic pain patients. To scchedule with Dr. Philip Petrou

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Guest: Dr Philip Petrou

Topics covered

  • radiofrequency ablation
  • chronic pain
  • minimally invasive procedure
  • nerve endings
  • back pain
  • joint pain

Keywords

  • treatment
  • quality of life
  • pain relief

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