Can ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves of the knee, be performed without locating corresponding arterial pulsations-a cadaveric study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the rising prevalence of knee osteoarthritis, radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves (RFA) has emerged as a promising treatment option for knee pain. The knee has an extremely complex and variable innervation with nearly 13 genicular nerves described. The frequently ablated genicular nerves are the superomedial (SMGN), the superolateral (SLGN), and the inferomedial (IMGN) genicular nerves. Conventionally, under ultrasound guidance, these nerves are ablated near the corresponding arterial pulsations, but due to the rich vascular anastomosis around the knee joint, identifying the arteries corresponding to these constant genicular nerves can be tedious unless guided by some bony landmarks. In this study, we have evaluated whether it is possible to accurately ta

SUBMITTER: Kolakkanni C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10429091 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature