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Complications and opioid-prescribing patterns following genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation versus intra-articular injection: a matched cohort study.

Andrew FuquaAjay PremkumarPrathap JayaramCasey Wagner
Published in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2024)
Our study demonstrated that GNRFA possesses a safety profile similar to that of intra-articular injections although significant adverse events such as venous thromboembolism and septic arthritis may occur rarely. Although opioid utilization generally increased in the 30 days after ablation compared with intra-articular injection, similar reduction in opioid consumption at 6 months was seen in patients with prior opioid use in the ablation and control cohorts.
Keyphrases
  • radiofrequency ablation
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • venous thromboembolism
  • ultrasound guided
  • primary care
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • acute kidney injury
  • direct oral anticoagulants
  • atrial fibrillation