Keywords
radiofrequency
characteristic
technique.
Abstract
Introduction: The first generator for the application of radiofrequency lesions was created by Cosman in 1952, but its use in the field of pain did not occur until the 1970s. Since then, radiofrequency generators have improved in terms of safety, ergonomics, portability, and the possibilities for current administration. Materials and methods: We conducted a market survey of radiofrequency generators available in our country for pain treatment and analysed their technical characteristics. The information was obtained from the manufacturers themselves and the technical descriptions of each product. Results: The generators currently available include: Accurian™, Coolif™, Cosman G4™, Diros URF-3AP™, Inomed Lesion Generator LG2™, IonicRF™, LG4 RF Lesion Generator™, Multigen2 RF™, Neurotherm 2000IX™, RFE-4™, Spring2™, and Top TLG-20 multilesion ™. Each of these offers something unique compared to the others. Conclusions: We have a wide range of radiofrequency generators, all of which are intuitive and safe, covering the entire spectrum of neuroablative and neuromodulatory techniques described. The specific needs of the users must be aligned with the options provided by the various generators.References
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