Peripheral nerve ablation for treatment of osteoarthritic knee pain
HAYES, Inc
Record ID 32018000013
English
Authors' recommendations:
Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee may experience chronic pain that is refractory to conservative treatments.
Technology Description:
Peripheral nerve ablation (PNA) involves the delivery of heat to the genicular nerve, causing thermocoagulation and localized neuronal tissue destruction, with the overall goal of reducing pain and improving function.
Patient Population:
Alternative treatment options for chronic, conservative treatment-refractory OA knee pain include injection therapy or knee arthroplasty.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2017
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=72266
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Knee Joint
- Pain
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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