Efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency treatment on the saphenous nerve in patients with chronic knee pain.


Akbas M., Luleci N., Dere K., Luleci E., Ozdemir U., Toman H.

Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, vol.24, pp.77-82, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.3233/bmr-2011-0277
  • Journal Name: Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.77-82
  • Keywords: Pulsed radiofrequency, saphenous nerve, knee pain, pain relief, peripheral nerve, osteoarthritis, OBTURATOR NERVE, DORSAL-ROOT, OSTEOARTHRITIS, HIP, GANGLION
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and objective: We studied the long-term efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency treatment (PRF) on the saphenous nerve in 115 patients with chronic knee pain.