ThoraCool* Pain Management System
For denervation in procedure for Thoracic Medial
Branch Neurotomy
A major challenge in treating chronic, thoracic facet pain comes
from the variable course of the medial branch nerve, particularly in
the mid-thoracic levels.
The ThoraCool* pain management system overcomes the challenge
of the variable nerve course as follows:
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With the ThoraCool* pain management system, a large-volume lesion is created to ablate the targeted nerves using patent-pending Cooled-Radiofrequency technology. |
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Medial branch variability is compensated for by the lesion |
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The lesion shape and size is repeatable. |
Medial branch denervation using the ThoraCool* probe
Straightforward Placement
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Introducer is advanced to the target lesion location under fluoroscopic guidance, using a gun-barrel approach. |
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Using an ipsilateral oblique approach, the introducer is advanced toward the “Thoracic Safe Zone” to the target location; the “Thoracic Zone” directs the introducer towards the vertebral body. |
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Probe placement is confirmed under fluoroscopy with the |
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The large, spherical lesions overcome the variability of the medial branch nerve course, disruptingthe pain signals. |
The ThoraCool* Probe
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Internally water-cooled radiofrequency (RF) probe allows for the creation of optimal, large-volume, spherical lesions. |
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Cooling maintains the desired temperature at all times, and produces the desired lesion shape and size, while eliminating tissue charring |
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The temperature sensor at the end of the probe tip ensures an appropriate thermal gradient in the target tissue. |
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A radiopaque marker is located at the proximal end of the active tip. This marker defines the lesion location under fluoroscopy, confirming position and enhancing visualization. |
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The “Thoracic Safe Zone” directs the introducer towards the vertebral body.
Internally-Cooled ThoraCool* Probe