Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Lesioning of the Articular Branches of the Femoral Nerve for the Treatment of Chronic Post-arthroplasty Hip Pain.

CONCLUSIONS: Cooled (60°C) radiofrequency lesioning of the ABFN under ultrasound guidance is both an effective and minimally invasive intervention for chronic post-arthroplasty hip pain. Key words: Radiofrequency lesioning, articular branches, femoral nerve, post-arthoplasty, total hip arthoplasty, hip pain, chronic pain.
PMID: 28158168 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Pain Physician - January 31, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kim DJ, Shen S, Hanna GM Tags: Pain Physician Source Type: research