Review of Radiofrequency Ablation for Peripheral Nerves

Purpose of Review Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has become an increasingly widespread treatment tool for various chronic pain syndromes within the last two decades with the majority of publications on the topic coming after 2006. Not only are clinicians using RFA to treat more peripheral nerve pain syndromes but the technology itself is evolving quickly to the point that it is nearly impossible to stay abreast on the complexity of such a diversely utilized instrument. This review summarizes studies that focus on the use of RFA for peripheral nerve neurotomy and anatomical studies regarding RFA published between 2015 and 2020. Recent Findings Topics in this review include anatomical regions or nerves of the body published since 2015. Significant findings are summarized in each section. Summary Peripheral nerve RFA is rapidly changing. Many studies have been performed over the last 5 years showing the usefulness of RFA.