Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation as an alternative to total knee arthroplasty in patients being followed in a non-operative multidisciplinary knee osteoarthritis clinic

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of our study was twofold. First, to evaluate the efficacy of Genicular Nerve Block (GNB) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in non-surgical candidates being followed in a multidisciplinary non-operative knee Osteoarthritis clinic. Second, to identify osteoarthritis functional measures and patient factors predicting treatment outcomes from these procedures. This study explores a multidisciplinary approach to the management of knee OA, where patients receive instruction from physical therapy, nutrition, and medical intervention all during the same visit in our multidisciplinary knee OA clinic.