Episode 7: Radiofrequency Ablation - A Novel OHIP Covered Treatment for Back Pain
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In this episode, Dr Karmy explores the world of radiofrequency ablation—a novel, OHIP-covered treatment for chronic back pain. He goes over the differences between radiofrequency ablation, pulsed radiofrequency, and cooled radiofrequency ablation, uncovering how each technique works and when they should be considered viable treatment options.
Join Dr Karmy as he breaks down these advanced procedures and helps you determine if they could be the key to managing your chronic pain effectively.
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1. Episode 7: Radiofrequency Ablation - A Novel OHIP Covered Treatment for Back Pain (00:00:00)
2. Background of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) (00:01:17)
3. Advantages: OHIP Coverage, Response, Research Publications (00:03:02)
4. Disadvantages: Complications, Side Effects, Radiation Exposure, Diminishing Response (00:05:33)
5. Targeted Mechanism of Action: Facet Joints (00:10:59)
6. Other Types of RFA: Pulsed and Cooled (00:14:32)
7. Political and Economic Considerations (00:16:14)
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