What is Endoscopic Rhizotomy?

Endoscopic Rhizotomy is a minimally invasive procedure that disables selected nerve roots in the spinal cord to relieve chronic back pain.

The Procedure

• An endoscope is inserted through a small incision.
• Problematic nerve roots are located.
• These nerve roots are then disabled.
  
  

Conditions Treated

• Chronic lower back pain
• Facet joint syndrome that hasn’t responded to conservative treatments
  
  

Benefits

• Significant pain relief
• Minimal tissue damage
• Same-day discharge
  
  

Risks

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Nerve damage
• Ineffectiveness in pain relief
  
  

Recovery

• Most patients can return to normal activities within a week or two.
  
  

Goals

• Provide long-term pain relief.
• Improve the patient’s overall quality of life.