By Associate Professor Raj Gunaratne, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Perth
Knee pain is one of the most common presentations in primary care, particularly in the ageing population with osteoarthritis (OA). While conservative management and total knee arthroplasty represent the traditional ends of the treatment spectrum, a substantial proportion of patients fall between these options.
Many patients are not ready for surgery, are unsuitable due to comorbidities, or continue to experience pain despite non-operative measures.
Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an emerging minimally invasive option that effectively bridges this treatment gap....
Knee pain is one of the most common presentations in primary care, particularly in the ageing population with osteoarthritis (OA). While conservative management and total knee arthroplasty represent the traditional ends of the treatment spectrum, a substantial proportion of patients fall between these options.
Many patients are not ready for surgery, are unsuitable due to comorbidities, or continue to experience pain despite non-operative measures.
Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an emerging minimally invasive option that effectively bridges this treatment gap....
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