Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) represents a rapidly advancing minimally invasive intervention for the management of chronic knee pain, particularly in patients with osteoarthritis and post-surgical ...
Many people with arthritic knee pain turn to total knee replacements in hopes of alleviating the debilitating condition. Yet, about 15-30% of people who opt for the surgery continue to suffer from ...
FAIRFAX, Va. (March 1, 2023) — Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, and can significantly reduce pain, especially ...
Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis but aren't ready for a joint replacement yet? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a famous surgeon about cooled ...
Nerve ablation uses heat to destroy nerves and decrease chronic pain signals. This procedure often takes 15 minutes to an ...
Cooled radiofrequency ablation treats chronic pain and stiffness in patients who have undergone knee replacement, according to findings from a pilot study presented at the Radiological Society of ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients treated for osteoarthritis-related knee pain with cooled radiofrequency ablation saw greater ...
When surrounding structures put pressure on a nerve, it’s referred to as a pinched nerve. It causes symptoms in the part of the body that’s supplied by that nerve. This article describes the causes ...
Eight years ago, Bruce Gregg discovered pickleball and became an avid player. Unfortunately, after decades of running, cycling, and hiking, he developed chronic pain in both of his knees and couldn’t ...
A new study has found the non-invasive application of in-ear electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve to be safe and effective in reducing osteoarthritis-related knee pain. It opens the door to ...