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Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy vs Canal Adductor Blockade in Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Summary
This study is intended to prove the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency therapy on adductor canal nerves by patients with Knee osteoarthritis.
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy and Canal Adductor Blockade for Chronic Pain and Functioning in Knee Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2024-10-09
Completion Date
2025-06
Last Updated
2024-12-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Canal adductor blockade
The same experienced anesthesiologist has performed all blocks. Always after surgical cleaning of the anteromedial thigh, all participants in this group received single shot ultrasound guided canal adductor blockade. After the blockade, all participants were monitored in our ambulance for the next hour.
Canal adductor pulsed radio-frequency therapy
The same experienced anesthesiologist has performed all PRF therapy After surgical cleaning of the anteromedial thigh, all participants in this group received ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency therapy. We've previously scanned the adductor canal and chose the middle of the canal as the entry point of the RF 10 cm needle with a 1 cm free tip. After sensory and motor checking all patients have gotten 6 minutes of therapy divided into 3 sequences of 2 minutes of 50 V current and 42ºC. After the treatment, all participants were monitored in our ambulance for the next hour.
Locations (1)
University Medical Centre
Ljubljana, Slovenia