ArticleThe Korean journal of pain2020
Comparing the effectiveness of ultrasound guided
Article in The Korean journal of pain, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 16 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Ecoguided Genicular Nerve Block in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis by Local Anesthetic or by Combination of Local Anesthetic and Corticoid: Placebo-Controlled Randomized Blind Clinical Trial
Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy: Effectiveness of 5 Nerve Protocols Versus 3 Nerve and 2 Nerve Protocols - A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Who cites it
16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 25 citations in OpenAlex.
- Ultrasound-guided versus blind arthrocentesis in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2025Pooled it
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- Ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block versus physical therapy for chronic knee osteoarthritis: a prospective randomised study.Rheumatology international · 2022Trial
- The effects of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block on proprioception and static balance in knee osteoarthritis patients.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Ultrasound-guided peribulbar block in dromedary camels: a descriptive cadaveric study.BMC veterinary research · 2025Article
- Ultrasound Guided Genicular Nerve Blocks for Pain Management Following Total Knee Replacement: A Narrative Review.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
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- Efficacy and Temporal Dynamics of Genicular Nerve Block in Primary and Secondary Knee Osteoarthritis for Pain and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of pain research · 2025Review
- Bedside ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block with corticosteroids and lignocaine for knee osteoarthritis improves pain and participation, and is safe in inpatient rehabilitation: a retrospective case series.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Genicular Nerve Block in Patients with Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Study with and without Fluoroscopy Assistance.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2024Article
- Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation practice patterns: A survey study of the International Pain and Spine Interventional Society.Interventional pain medicine · 2024Article
- Measures of sleep are not routinely captured in trials assessing treatment outcomes in knee osteoarthritis - A scoping systematic review and call to action.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided versus Anatomical Landmark-guided Genicular Nerve Block to Treat Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Oman medical journal · 2023Article
- Can ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves of the knee, be performed without locating corresponding arterial pulsations-a cadaveric study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
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- Poor Accuracy of Clinical Diagnosis in Pes Anserine Tendinitis Bursitis Syndrome.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2022Article
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe genicular nerve block (GNB) is demonstrated from several reports to alleviate pain and improve knee functionality in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Ultrasound (US)-guided GNB has been the most used imaging method. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of US-guided versus blind GNB in the treatment of knee OA.
methodsThis prospective, randomized clinical trial included patients with knee OA based on American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria. The patients were evaluated for clinical and dynamometer parameters at the baseline, 4 weeks after treatment, and 12 weeks after treatment. The patients underwent blind injection or US-guided injection.
resultsWhen compared with the baseline, both groups showed significant improvement in pain, physical function, and quality of life parameters. Significant differences were observed between the groups for clinical parameters (30-second chair stand test, 6-minute walk test) in favor of the US-guided group. On the other hand, blind injection was more significantly effective on some parameters of the Nottingham Health Profile. There wasn't any significant improvement in isokinetic muscle strength for either group.
conclusionsThis study demonstrated that both US-guided and blind GNB, in the treatment of knee OA, were effective in reducing symptoms and improving physical function. GNB wasn't an effective treatment for isokinetic muscle function. USguided injections may yield more effective clinical results than blind injections.
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