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Radiofrequency for treating spinal and joint pain
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What is Radiofrequency?
Radiofrequency is a non-surgical technique where electromagnetic waves are generated to produce heat at the pain site, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. This technique is used to treat chronic pain and joint pain.
What is the goal of Radiofrequency technology?
Radiofrequency is performed for several reasons, such as:
- Stopping or reducing pain
- Improving the function of the affected organ or joint
- Avoiding surgery, and in some cases, it serves as an ideal solution to delay surgery
- Allowing the patient to stop taking painkillers, which have many adverse effects on the stomach
What conditions can Radiofrequency treat?
One of the advantages of Radiofrequency is that it treats several conditions or types of pain in the body, such as:
- Spine pain, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae pain
- Chronic lower back pain
- Osteoarthritis of the spinal vertebrae joints
- Cluster headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia pain
- Chronic neck pain
- Shoulder pain and inflammation
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Hip joint osteoarthritis
- Pelvic joint pain
- Excessive hand and foot sweating
- Cancer pain
How does the doctor perform the Radiofrequency technique?
The Radiofrequency procedure is carried out by inserting a needle into the pain center of the joint using interventional radiology guidance in the operating room. Through this needle, the doctor inserts a Radiofrequency cable connected to the Radiofrequency device, which emits thermal waves to prevent the nerve from sending pain signals to the brain, thereby preventing pain in the patient.
Is Radiofrequency considered a surgery?
Radiofrequency is considered a minimal invasine procedure, but it is not surgical since it involves inserting a fine needle into the pain-causing area without any surgical incision or blood loss. It is performed in an operating room under local anesthesia at the pain site, with a sedative given to the patient to avoid pain during the procedure.
How is a patient diagnosed to determine if they need Radiofrequency?
Dr. Mohamed Koura examines the patient after listening to their complaint and taking a full medical history. He then conducts some tests to determine the cause of the pain and requests some imaging tests such as X-rays and MRI. Afterward, he can make the correct diagnosis and determine if the patient will benefit from Radiofrequency.
How long does the Radiofrequency procedure take?
It takes 30 to 45 minutes in the operating room.
What happens after the Radiofrequency procedure?
After the intervention, the patient is transferred to their room for rest for an hour or two, after which they can leave the hospital. From the first day, they can resume their daily activities normally, following the precautions recommended by Dr. Mohamed Koura.
How soon after the procedure can the patient travel by plane?
Radiofrequency is one of the simplest non-surgical techniques, so the patient can travel by plane within a day or two after the procedure without any adverse effects on their health.
Does Radiofrequency cause nerve damage?
It is very unlikely that Radiofrequency will harm the nerve in any way. Some patients believe that Radiofrequency cuts, damages, or injures the nerve, but this is entirely a misconception without any scientific basis.
What are the benefits of Radiofrequency?
Radiofrequency has many benefits, including:
- Treating pain in a simple and easy way
- Avoiding surgical operations
- Quick recovery period
- Very safe with no harm
How long does the effect of Radiofrequency last?
As previously mentioned, Radiofrequency can be a solution for most body pains. In some cases, it provides a permanent cure, while in others, it serves as a pain reliever. Many patients believe Radiofrequency is a permanent solution to pain, which is true in some cases but not all. The effect can last a lifetime for some patients, while for others, it can last for a year or two, or from one to six months. Therefore, the duration of Radiofrequency’s effect varies from patient to patient based on several factors such as diagnosis, general health, weight, and other factors.
What distinguishes Dr. Mohamed Koura from other pain treatment doctors?
Some patients may wonder what distinguishes Dr. Mohamed Koura since many doctors perform the same Radiofrequency technique. Dr. Mohamed Koura uses the latest Radiofrequency devices and the latest needles, which are bi-dimensional and tri-dimensional, making him unique in this field. These needles are more efficient and quickly alleviate pain.
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Why Choose Dr. Mohamed Koura ?
Simply put, because he is the best doctor. He stays updated on the latest treatment technologies through his participation in various international conferences with leading foreign doctors and experts. Finally, and most importantly, Dr. Mohamed Koura is the best doctor in Egypt and the Arab world, possessing 12 non-surgical techniques for treating spinal and joint problems. He was the first to introduce modern interventional treatment techniques in Egypt and the Middle East and is the only one using the disc fx technique to treat spinal pain.
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Certainly not, some cases must be treated surgically, and the most appropriate technique for the patient is determined through a medical examination and the presence of imaging studies.
No, it is necessary to make a reservation through a phone call or social media messages.
There are no risks or side effects associated with non-surgical pain interventions.
The patient needs only 3 to 4 days before they can travel comfortably, and the hospital stay does not exceed 6 to 8 hours.
A condition cannot be accurately assessed and a proper medical diagnosis made without a medical examination and recent imaging studies.
Yes, there are several payment methods available through Visa or electronic wallets by making a reservation on our website.
Certainly, obesity is one of the causes of knee osteoarthritis.
Radiofrequency activates the nerve and does not cause any damage to it.
Non-surgical interventions are a definitive treatment for some cases and pain relievers for other cases, which is determined by the doctor through a medical examination.
If the herniated disc is fully treated, there is a possibility of it reoccurring in some cases, such as not following the doctor's prescribed instructions after the intervention, experiencing an accident, or making a sudden wrong movement like lifting heavy objects.
The entire disc is not removed due to the presence of several risks and it may exacerbate the condition. Only the protruding part that causes pain is removed.
This cannot be done with radiofrequency, but it is performed through other techniques that Dr. Koura conducts.
The success or failure of non-surgical interventions cannot be judged through radiographic imaging because these procedures involve making subtle changes to critical parts to address the issue. Consequently, they do not produce significant changes to avoid potential complications in the future or damage to the spine and joints, which is our primary goal.
Spinal stenosis does not typically cause sciatica. In most cases, disc herniation is what may lead to sciatica. This does not necessarily mean that a patient with sciatica will also have spinal stenosis.
Sciatica may return if the patient does not adhere to the medical instructions provided by the doctor or in the event of an unexpected accident.
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