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Review
. 2022 May;33(2):519-531.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.02.003.

Peripheral Joint Radiofrequency Ablation

Maxim S Eckmann  1 , Brian T Boies  1 , David J Carroll  2 , Lorne D Muir 2nd  1
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Review

Peripheral Joint Radiofrequency Ablation

Maxim S Eckmann et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 May.

Abstract

This article provides a detailed description of peripheral joint radiofrequency ablation and its contemporary use in the treatment of chronic knee, hip, and shoulder pain. Special attention is given to anatomy and innervation of the joints discussed, technical approach, selection criteria, contraindications, and patient outcomes.

Keywords: Ablation; Chronic; Hip; Knee; Pain; Radiofrequency; Shoulder.

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