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Abstract
Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation has emerged as a treatment option for patients with painful knee osteoarthritis who have failed conservative management but who may not qualify or wish to avoid a surgical procedure. Radiofrequency ablation techniques targeting the genicular nerves have evolved as our understanding of the anatomy of the anterior knee joint capsule has become more defined. The article aims to review the basic anatomy of the anterior knee joint and both the traditional and revised approaches to nerve ablation.
- methods
- outcome assessment
- health care
- pain management
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Contributors All authors have met the criteria for #1 strictly speaking since they have at a minimum provided analysis and interpretation of data from studies reviewed. This is distinct (in my interpretation) from contribution in #2. Others have obviously worked more on the conception, design and acquisition. All authors have reviewed and revised the manuscript (#2). All authors have contributed to and approved the final version or have been given the opportunity to do so (#3). All authors agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Funding Funds for medical illustration were provided through a research donation by Carol and Leonard Raizin.
Competing interests None declared.
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