Health Condition 1: M17- Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Pulsed radiofrequency of knee genicular nerve: After positive diagnostic block under fluoroscopy guidance pulsed RF ablation of the affected side supero-medial, supero-later and infero-
Sponsors
ESI Institute of Pain Management
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age between 25 and 65 years. 2) Chronic knee pain (more than 3 months duration). 3) Intensity of pain more than 4 according to VAS. 4) Pain predominantly involving medial compartment of knee joint.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Neurological deficit in lower limbs. 2) Prior knee replacement surgery any surgery with prosthesis implantation. 3) Diagnosed tumour or cancer involving knee. 4) Primary or metastatic spine tumor or spinal cord injury. 5) Leg pain due to PIVD. 6) Allergy to medications used in procedure. 7) Blood coagulation disorder. 8) Pregnancy. 9) Psychiatric illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Pain in VAS Score 2) Functional improvement in WOMAC scoreTimepoint: Pre procedure and at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and at 20 weeks post PRF treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of Pain reliefTimepoint: Pre procedure and at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and at 20 weeks post PRF treatment. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Subrata Goswami
ESI Institute of Pain Management
Outcome results
None listed