Thermo-degeneration: disruption of the transmission of pain signals by heat

The procedure itself is performed under local anesthesia and is therefore painless. A hospital stay is not necessary. Outpatient treatment is the norm at the Pain Clinic in Munich.

A special feature of the thermo-deafferentation procedure at the Schmerzwerkstatt München is the mandatory „intraoperative mapping.“ After placing the thermonode under the C-arch, minimal current pulses are applied. The tingling or pressure sensations triggered by these help pinpoint the pain nerve and thus ensure maximum safety. Only then is the minimally invasive ablation performed under local anesthesia. During the procedure, heart and respiratory function are monitored. Afterwards, a brief monitoring phase begins in our recovery room. The final examination concludes the treatment. Full physical fitness is restored from the day following the procedure.