Ultrasound-guided genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation: A revised protocol illustrated through high-definition video.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the knee joint may be an effective therapeutic option for the management of chronic knee pain. Accurate anatomical knowledge is essential for optimizing the precision and outcomes of the procedure. The innervation of the knee joint is complex. Ultrasound (US) guidance offers a widely accessible method for targeting sensory nerves. Given the limited availability of high-quality video literature on knee RFA, we developed an educational video illustrating an extensive revised ultrasound-guided protocol.

Objective

To present a video-based description of a revised ultrasound-guided RFA protocol for the knee, targeting specific nerves by anatomical quadrant: superomedial quadrant (Video 1)- medial branch of the NVI, SMGN; inferomedial qu

SUBMITTER: Caroco T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12554164 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature