An alternative treatment option in older adults with knee osteoarthritis : Genicular nerve pulsed radiofrequency

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2023 Oct 20. doi: 10.1007/s00508-023-02287-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOsteoarthritis (OA), including knee OA (KOA), is an important cause of morbidity and disability in older adults. Pain management plays a major role in the treatment of KOA for pain relief and knee function improvement. Ultrasound-guided genicular nerve pulsed radiofrequency therapy is an effective, safe, nonradiative, and easily applicable treatment modality in older adults with KOA. It has a positive effect on geriatric syndromes, especially polypharmacy.PMID:37861732 | DOI:10.1007/s00508-023-02287-0
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