Luz Padilla – Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation

Dr. Maria Luz Padilla performs a lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation in this live patient guided procedure. After reviewing the necessary equipment, Dr. Luz Padilla begins the procedure.

A local anesthetic is used. The needles are positioned, and a caudal tilt is used. A lateral view is used to verify cannula placement for the ablation. A stimulation test is used before the ablation to also verify placement. Then the ablation is performed, and Dr. Luz Padilla is sure to monitor the temperature and other parameters.