rhizotomia
Rhizotomia is a surgical procedure involving the cutting or severing of nerve roots. This operation is primarily performed to alleviate chronic pain, particularly that which originates from the spinal cord. The nerve roots, which emerge from the spinal cord and transmit signals to and from the brain, can become compressed or irritated, leading to persistent and debilitating pain. Rhizotomia aims to interrupt these pain signals by targeting the specific nerve roots responsible.
The procedure is often considered when other pain management strategies have failed. It can be performed on