Radiofrequency Ablation for Spine (RF Ablation)
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
- Spinal Radiofrequency Ablation
- Post-operative care
- 24-hr nurse services
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Preoperative tests
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist
- Chest X-ray
- Consultation with a surgeon
Duration
- 1 days in the hospital
- 3 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic)
Implant
No implant applicable
Additional information
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation for Spine Pain
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat chronic spine-related pain, particularly originating from the facet joints in the neck (cervical) or lower back (lumbar). During the procedure, a thin needle is precisely placed near the pain-carrying nerves under fluoroscopy (X-ray guidance), and controlled radiofrequency energy is applied to temporarily disrupt these nerves, preventing them from transmitting pain signals to the brain.
This treatment is typically recommended for patients with chronic back or neck pain who have responded positively to diagnostic nerve blocks but have not achieved lasting relief with medications or physical therapy. RF ablation does not require general anesthesia, is usually performed as a day procedure, and allows patients to return to daily activities within a short time.
Benefits of RF Ablation:
Significant and long-lasting pain relief (often 6–12 months or longer)
Minimally invasive with no large incisions
Reduced need for pain medications
Improved mobility and quality of life
RF ablation is considered a safe and effective option for carefully selected patients, helping manage chronic spinal pain and delay or avoid more invasive surgical interventions.
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- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
special price valid till June 29, 2026
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Emad Adden Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist. He completed his residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Balıkesir, Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine.
He co-authored "Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Phenotype Distribution in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients" (Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(4):655-659; doi:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44307-23.2; PMID:38874244). His thesis was "Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Chondroitinase ABC Combination in Rat Spinal Cord Injuries." Courses: Dr. Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery (2021), Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Symposium (2021), Pediatric Neurosurgery Course (2020).
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About the clinic
Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey. For over 25 years, it has provided patients with innovative treatments for muscles, bones, and joints.
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