title: Examining the feasibility of radiofrequency treatment for chronic knee pain after total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: Recently, investigators began using radiofrequency to manage knee osteoarthritis pain in patients at high risk who cannot undergo surgical intervention. To our knowledge, no study has investigated the use of radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerves to alleviate chronic knee pain after total knee replacement. A single case is presented here in which genicular nerve ablation successfully improved pain and restored function. We believe that these preliminary results could be used in the development of future prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials that focus on the use of radiofrequency ablation to treat persistent knee pain after total knee replacement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Education and Research, Coordinated Health, 2300 Highland Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020(∗). Electronic address: nprotzman@coordinatedhealth.com.
authors.forename: Nicole M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Protzman
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Coordinated Health, Bethlehem, PA(†).
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gyi
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging, Coordinated Health, Bethlehem, PA(‡).
authors.forename: Amit D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Malhotra
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Coordinated Health, Bethlehem, PA(§).
authors.forename: Jason E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Kooch
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000601:surgery*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000601:surgery*; D011846:Radio Waves