Vol. 27 No. 1 (2020), Caso Clínico
Vol. 27 No. 1 (2020)

Conventional radiofrequency for genicular nerves in treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Caso Clínico
Published 2020-02-19
Josefa Luisa Ortega García
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Virginia Aceña Fabian
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Almudena Ramallo Bravo
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David Portilla Huerta
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Olaya Lozano Cintado
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Keywords

Osteoarthrosis
knee
conventional radiofrequency
neuropaty

Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis is a common cause of chronic pain in the elderly. The radiofrequency of the genicular nerves is a therapeutic alternative that can significantly reduce pain, with few complications.
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