Comparative Evaluation of the Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Neurolysis and Chemical Neurolysis of the Genicular Nerves
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Sponsor
- Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and loss of function in the elderly population and is a source of socioeconomic costs. Selective denervation of the superior medial, superior lateral and inferior medial genicular nerves, which provide the sensory innervation of the knee joint, is an effective treatment method used to relieve pain and improve functional capacity. Radiofrequency neurolysis of genicular nerves (RFN) is accepted as an effective technique for the treatment of knee pain. However, due to higher equipment costs, longer procedure times, and procedure-related pain, alternative treatments are needed.
Investigators
Selin Guven Kose
Principal Investigator
Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- •Coagulation disorders
- •Rheumatoid disorders
- •Infections
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 6 months after procedure
Pain Score Change The 11-point NRS consists of numbers between 0 and 10 where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "maximum pain." The patient is instructed to identify one number between 0 and 10, which is best representative of their pain intensity.