The Safety of Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation.
Pain Med
; 22(2): 518-519, 2021 02 23.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33517427
MYTH: Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is not associated with known clinically significant complications. FACT: Although genicular nerve RFA is generally considered a safe procedure, cases of septic arthritis, pes anserine tendon injury, third-degree skin burn, and clinically significant hematoma and/or hemarthrosis have been reported. As with any emerging procedure, other yet-to-be-reported complications are possible.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ablação por Cateter
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Osteoartrite do Joelho
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Ablação por Radiofrequência
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article