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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Osteoarthritis Knee Pain in the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) is the main cause of disability in elderly people. Patients with KOA may often not achieve adequate pain control even after receiving all treatment modalities. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided RFA applied to knee nerves can significantly reduce KOA pain, improve knee joint function, improve patient satisfaction, and provide a feasible, safe, and effective minimally invasive procedure for moderate to severe KOA in elderly patients.