05/10/2026
Case Spotlight 📍
A 50-year-old female presented with lower back pain for the past 15–20 years.
🔹 Diagnosis:
• Pr*****ed Intervertebral Disc (PIVD) at L5–S1
• Grade 1 Listhesis
• Facet Joint Arthropathy (FJA)
🔹 Procedure Performed:
Left L4–L5–S1 Facet Joint Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Facet joint RFA is a minimally invasive procedure that targets selected nerves associated with painful facet joints, with the aim of reducing pain and improving function.
✨ At follow-up, the patient reported approximately 80% improvement in pain.
Every case is assessed individually, and treatment is planned according to the patient’s symptoms and clinical findings.
📍 Painacea Spine Wellness and Pain Relief Center
125, B Wing, Shrikant Chambers, Next to RK Studios, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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