Intermedius Genicular Nerve in the Treatment of Patients With Chondromalacia Patella
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-07-15
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Radiofrequency application is a treatment method that temporarily prevents the transmission
of pain in the nerve where the application is made through the heat emitted by radio
waves.Partial inhibition of the functions of the nerves carrying the joint pain sensation
with this method is the basis of the treatment.The intermedius genicular nerve carries the
sensation of subpatellar pain due to chondromalacia.In this study,investigators aim is to
investigate the effect of radiofrequency neurotomy applied to the intermedius genicular
nerve, which receives the sensation of the patella, on pain and knee function in patients
with a diagnosis of chondromalacia patella who have anterior knee pain that does not resolve
despite conservative treatment, under the guidance of ultrasonography.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital