Peripheral Joint Radiofrequency Ablation

Maxim S Eckmann; Brian T Boies; David J Carroll; Lorne D Muir 2nd

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2022.02.003

Peripheral Joint Radiofrequency Ablation

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 May;33(2):519-531. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.02.003.

Authors

Maxim S Eckmann¹, Brian T Boies¹, David J Carroll², Lorne D Muir 2nd¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 5282 Medical Drive, Suite 180, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
² Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 5282 Medical Drive, Suite 180, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA. Electronic address: carrolld1@uthscsa.edu.

PMID: 35526982
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.02.003

Abstract

This article provides a detailed description of peripheral joint radiofrequency ablation and its contemporary use in the treatment of chronic knee, hip, and shoulder pain. Special attention is given to anatomy and innervation of the joints discussed, technical approach, selection criteria, contraindications, and patient outcomes.

Keywords: Ablation; Chronic; Hip; Knee; Pain; Radiofrequency; Shoulder.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Knee Joint / surgery
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena*
Radiofrequency Ablation*