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Welcome to the RF Expert Centre
Boston Scientific provides a variety of learning opportunities that enable you to elevate your practice and fulfil your passion for progress. Designed in partnership with our expert physician faculty, our comprehensive education programmes combine clinical theory, advanced techniques and hands-on training so that you can achieve efficient and effective pain management through radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a well established, drug-free treatment that has been clinically proven to provide safe, effective, lasting relief from chronic pain ¹.².³.⁴.⁵
More than 70% of patients treated with RFA experience relief lasting anywhere from six to twelve months – and in some cases, years ³.⁴.⁵
RFA is a minimally invasive, non-surgical, procedure that targets the nerve or nerves causing pain and uses thermal energy to interrupt the pain signals at their source. It is a safe, proven means of treating pain including the following:
Follow the link to access and download study summaries supporting the use of BSC RF technology for: lumbar, sacroiliac joint, radicular and cervical pain.
At Boston Scientific, we’re committed to making medical education and training more relevant, more comprehensive, and more accessible for healthcare professionals like you, ultimately helping you to deliver the best patient care possible. Register on Educare to access the full library of Radiofrequency ablation training.
Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency
Advanced Masterclass - RF for Knee Pain
RF Thalamotomy for Movement Disorders
Why Does Lesion Size Matter?
RF Sacroilliac Joint - Procedural Steps
RF for Trigeminal Nerve Ablation
The e-health tool supports healthcare professionals with appropriate referral and selection of patients with chronic pain for RF.
We understand the value of hands on training and clinical discussion. Every year we run events dedicated to advancing RF practices, these provide our customers with the opportunity to upskill under the guidance of experienced experts and to practice in a state-of-the-art cadaver lab.
To learn more about upcoming events please contact your local BSC representative.
