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ArticleOrthopedic reviews2024

Genicular Nerve Blocks for the Management of Chronic Knee Pain Related to Osteoarthritis - A Case Series.

Jamal Hasoon, Vwaire J Orhurhu, Cyrus Yazdi

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Article in Orthopedic reviews, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07727551 (Enhancing Functional Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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NCT07727551 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Enhancing Functional Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty: the Role of Preoperative Genicular Radiofrequency

TypeinterventionalSponsorAnesthesiology department Iris South HospitalsRan2026 to 2027Enrolled44ConditionsTotal Knee Arthroplasty Secondary to Osteoarthritis, 18 Years and OlderArmsRadiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerve, 42 degrees Celsius for 120 seconds
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3 authors.

Jamal HasoonDepartment of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Vwaire J OrhurhuMVM Health.
Cyrus YazdiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability, with limited treatment options for patients who fail conservative management and intra-articular (IA) injections. Genicular nerve blocks (GNBs) have emerged as a promising treatment for chronic knee pain, especially in patients who are not candidates for total knee replacement (TKR). This case series discusses six patients with chronic knee pain from OA who failed conventional treatments, including IA injections, and found significant relief with GNBs.

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Chronic knee painChronic painGenicular nerve blocksOsteoarthritisPain management

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PMID39640541
PMCPMC11617196

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