Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Genicular Nerves Provides 24-Month Durability in the Management of Osteoarthritic Knee Pain: Outcomes from a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Trial.
To assess long-term outcomes of cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) of genicular nerves for chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ In this subset of subjects, CRFA of genicular nerves provided durable pain relief, improved function, and improved quality of life extending to 24 months post procedure, with no significant safety concerns.