Safety and efficacy comparison of three- vs four-needle technique in the management of moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee using cooled radiofrequency ablation.

Philip Kin-Wai WongNima KokabiYi GuoDavid ReiterNickolas Bernard ReimerShervin OskoueiFelix M Gonzalez

Published in: Skeletal radiology (2020)

The four-needle treatment approach offers an advantage in the overall efficacy in treating stiffness and pain in patients with moderate-to-severe OA refractory to conservative treatments leading to decreased opiate usage without complications.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
knee osteoarthritis
ultrasound guided
high intensity
early onset
chronic pain
total knee arthroplasty
rheumatoid arthritis
pain management
neuropathic pain
risk factors
combination therapy
spinal cord
clinical evaluation