U.S., Sept. 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07805161) titled 'Bipolar RFA Versus Phenol Neurolysis for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain' on May 05.
Brief Summary: This prospective observational comparative study evaluates the analgesic efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided bipolar radiofrequency ablation (BPRFA) versus phenol chemical neurolysis (PCN) of the genicular nerves in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis) refractory to conservative treatment.
Patients with moderate-to-severe chronic knee pain who demonstrate significant pain relief following diagnostic genicular nerve block undergo either BPRFA or PCN targeting the superior medial, superior lateral, and inferior medial...