Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation Efficacy in Achieving Total Knee Pain Reduction Trial
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Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
0000-00-00
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Summary
Given the benefits of genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in improving pain and
functional status in non-surgical patients with knee osteoarthritis as well as the high
prevalence of postoperative pain from total knee arthroplasty (TKA), this study is designed
to determine the efficacy of preoperative genicular nerve RFA in improving acute and chronic
postoperative pain as well as functional status in patients undergoing TKA. Patients will be
randomized to one of two study arms: RFA group (genicular nerve thermal RFA) or control
group (RFA needles placed in proper location without effective neurotomy).