Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Upper Extremity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-invasive treatment options are preferred for managing upper extremity pain due to osteoarthritis (OA). Transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency (TcPRF) is a promising technique and appears effective in managing knee and shoulder pain.

Objectives

To investigate whether TcPRF treatment is effective in reducing pain and safe to use among patients with OA of the upper extremity.

Methods

In this retrospective study, patients with painful OA of the upper extremity who underwent TcPRF treatment from February 2021 to February 2022 were included. The primary outcome measure was the change in NRS pain scores between baseline and 1, 2, and 6 weeks of follow-up. Secondary outcome measures included adverse events. Data were extracted from electronic medical records and

SUBMITTER: Janssens P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895798 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature