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Classical vs Revised Targets in Genicular Nerve Block With Corticosteroids for Knee Osteoarthritis

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July 2021

Classical vs Revised Targets in Genicular Nerve Block With Corticosteroids for Knee Osteoarthritis

Vol: 59| Issue: 1| Number:3| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

A Comparison of Genicular Nerve Blockade With Corticosteroids Using Either Classical Anatomical Targets vs Revised Targets for Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

Pain Med. 2021 May 21;22(5): 1116-1126.

Contributing Authors:
L Fonkoue A Steyaert JK Kouame E Bandolo J Lebleu H Fossoh C Behets C Detrembleur O Cornu

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Fifty-five patients with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis were randomized to receive genicular nerve blockade using classical targets (n=28) or revised targets (n=27). The primary outcome of interest was pain scores on a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes of interest included the proportion of successful responders (i.e., at least 50% reduction in NRS pain score), knee function,...

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