Radiofrequency denervation for arthritis-related knee joint pain Flashcards by William Smith | Brainscape

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Innervation of the knee joint

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Terminal branch of femoral nerve
Terminal branch of obturator nerve
Articular branch of sciatic nerve

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Common targets for radiofrequency ablation of the knee

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Superomedial genicular nerve
Superolateral genicular nerve
Inferomedial genicular nerve

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Indications for radiofrequency ablation of the knee

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Chronic knee pain
Primary treatments (physio, steroid injections, medications) failed
Not suitable for knee replacement surgery

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