If you suffer from osteoarthritis of the knees and want to do everything possible to avoid surgery, or you have already had knee surgery that has failed to relieve the pain, this cutting-edge treatment option may be for you. Genicular nerve ablation is a proven treatment option for treating knee pain and our doctors were on the clinical trial that proved how well this amazing procedure works. Genicular Neurotomy (aka ablation) is a brand new, innovative option for treating knee pain without surgery. This highly advanced procedure is on the absolute cutting edge of medicine. By selectively applying a sophisticated type of radio wave to the nerves surrounding the knee (the genicular nerves), one can effectively relieve pain in the knee from any number of causes.
For those patients where a knee replacement is the only option, genicular nerve neurotomy can offer a number of benefits in the postoperative phase. By performing this procedure preoperatively, there is a decrease in postoperative pain, allowing the patient to begin physical therapy earlier. Thus improving knee strength and leading to a shorter hospital stay. Decrease postoperative pain has also been linked to decreased morbidity in the postoperative phase. For many patients who have to wait several months for surgery, genicular nerve neurotomy can significantly reduce their pain making the waiting period more tolerable. After the procedure, the degree of pain relief can vary, depending on the cause and location of the pain. In most cases, pain relief from the procedure can last from 6 to 12 months; in other cases, relief can last for years. During the pain relief period, patients are typically able to participate in physical therapy and improve their overall activity level.