Musculoskeletal Diseases Post Radiofrequency Neuritis
Conditions
Interventions
Injection of the genicular nerves before radiofrequency
Sponsors
Ain Shams University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Age between 50 and 80 years. • Presence of refractory knee pain of at least 3 months duration and at least grade 2 radiographic evidence of OA on the 5-point Kellgren–Lawrence scale. • Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score at Day 1 = 4 on chronic pain medication and = 6 if not on chronic pain medication. • All patients should have a good response to the diagnostic genicular nerve block.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Acute knee pain, prior knee surgery, other connective tissue diseases that affected the knee. • Serious neurological or psychiatric disorders. • Steroid, hyaluronic acid injection therapy or electroacupuncture treatment during the previous 12 weeks. • Associated sciatic pain. • Anticoagulant medication use. • Pacemaker use.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduced or absent intensity of post radiofrequency neuritis with steroids | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Any complication related to RF ablation such as infection, haemorrhage, thermal injury, loss of motor, and or sensory control in the corresponding area of the involved nerves | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactAhmed Elfaioumy
Assistant Lecturer
Outcome results
None listed