ArticleTurkish journal of medical sciences2020
Results of genicular nerve ablation by radiofrequency in osteoarthritis-related chronic refractory knee pain
Article in Turkish journal of medical sciences, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Comparison of Efficacy among Three Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Comparing effectiveness of 3-needle approach versus 5-needle approach of genicular nerve block on pain and quality of life in chronic osteoarthritis of knee: a double blinded randomised controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Trial
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- Superolateral Genicular Nerve Block Added to Medial Blocks in Medial Knee Osteoarthritis.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- RADIOFREQUENCY THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS AWAITING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY.Acta ortopedica brasileira · 2026Article
- Refining Knee Radiofrequency Ablation with a Palisade- Guided Technique: A Case Report.International medical case reports journal · 2026Article
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- A retrospective assessment of the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chronic pain caused by advanced knee osteoarthritis.Anaesthesiology intensive therapy · 2024Article
- Beyond Gonarthrosis in the Elderly: A Case Report of Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture of the Knee.Cureus · 2023Article
- Radiofrequency Ablation for the Knee Joint: A Survey by the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.Journal of pain research · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the medium- to long-term effects of radiofrequency (RF) ablation of genicular nerves for chronic refractory knee pain due to osteoarthritis (OA). Materials and methods: Forty-eight patients who underwent RF ablation of the genicular nerves were evaluated retrospectively. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Western Ontario and McMaster universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC index), opioid and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) use score, quality of life score, and treatment satisfaction score were examined at 1, 3, and 6 months after the procedure. Results: The mean VAS scores were significantly lower at the 1-, 3-, and 6-month evaluations compared with the preoperative values (P < 0.001). A significant decrease was observed in the WOMAC index compared with preoperative values (P < 0.001). It was found that 66.7% of opioid users and 56.3% of NSAID users stopped using medication. No serious complications were encountered during or after the procedure. Conclusion: In chronic refractory knee pain due to OA, the application of RF ablation to the genicular nerve is an effective and safe treatment option in the medium to long term.
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