In lumbar hernias, it is applied when the patient is lying face down, while in cervical hernias, it is done when the patient is lying on their back.
The tip of the radiofrequency needle is placed next to the affected nerve of the hernia. Then, radiofrequency waves are applied in pulses, creating a 42-degree heat to stimulate the nerve nucleus.
This procedure is performed under operating room conditions, with all vital functions monitored, under sedation, and with imaging assistance using a scope device.