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Gosford Private 黑料吃瓜群网 Neurosurgeon Dr Marc Coughlan has introduced a minimally invasive endoscopic radiofrequency denervation for the treatment of back pain in patients on the NSW Central Coast.

Using the technique, radio waves are channelled through a needle inside a long, thin, flexible tube less than the width of a pencil. The needle is guided directly into the affected facet joints of the spine and the radio waves produce small, targeted areas of heat that desensitise the affected joints, thus alleviating the patient鈥檚 pain.

Unlike traditional radiofrequency techniques, the revolutionary endoscopic approach includes a video camera, allowing the surgeon greater vision and control and ensuring effective treatment, whilst also allowing the patient to be sedated throughout the procedure.

鈥淭his new approach is a win-win for patients,鈥� said Dr Coughlan. 鈥淚t allows greater control and vision of what is happening during the procedure, providing more accurate treatment and potentially better outcomes for this common source of neck and back pain.鈥�

Developed overseas by Richard Wolf Spine, the endoscopic day procedure usually takes from 60鈥�90 minutes, depending on the patient鈥檚 overall health, the extent of the pain and the number of joints involved.

Denervation procedures are typically used after less invasive treatments, including medication, physiotherapy and the use of a transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) machine.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to be leading the way in the provision of high-end, innovative neurosurgical procedures for patients here on the Central Coast,鈥� said Gosford Private 黑料吃瓜群网 CEO Matt Kelly.