Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Treatment for Chronic Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Yuzhao HuangQiufang DengLiuqing YangJiahui MaZiyang WangDong HuangLing Luo Haocheng Zhou

Published in: Pain research & management (2020)

Ultrasonography is an effective, safe, nonradiative, and easily applicable guidance method for RF in pain relief and functional improvement in KOA patients.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
knee osteoarthritis
ultrasound guided
end stage renal disease
pain management
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
contrast enhanced
spinal cord
catheter ablation
smoking cessation