Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation

BACKGROUND

  • Used as a long term treatment after a patient has temporary relief of their knee pain from genicular nerve blocks

PROCEDURE

  • Outpatient procedure which uses radiofrequency device to deliver heat through the tips of 3 needles, which disrupts the transmission of knee pain signals from the genicular nerves.

  • The heat helps disable the nerve and can provide long term relief from knee pain.