Technical considerations for genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation: optimizing outcomes

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation has emerged as a treatment option for patients with painful knee osteoarthritis who have failed conservative management but who may not qualify or wish to avoid a surgical procedure. Radiofrequency ablation techniques targeting the genicular nerves have evolved as our understanding of the anatomy of the anterior knee joint capsule has become more defined. The article aims to review the basic anatomy of the anterior knee joint and both the traditional and revised approaches to nerve ablation.

Automated summary

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation has become a treatment option for painful knee osteoarthritis patients who are not suitable for surgery. This technique targets the genicular nerves based on a better understanding of anterior knee joint anatomy.