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The Effect of RF Genicular Nerve Block Applied in the Preoperative Period on Fast-track Total Knee Arthroplasty

Recruiting
40 - 85 years of age
Both
Phase N/A

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Overview

In our study, investigators plan to compare the preoperative RF and genicular nerve ablation approach in patients who underwent TKA(Total Knee Arthroplasty) using the Fast-Track protocol in terms of meeting postoperative pain, function and early discharge criteria.

Description

One of the most important components of surgery using Fast-Track is the application of effective and well-monitored pain treatment. Post-surgical pain negatively affects the patient's early mobilization. Reduction in pain after TKA(Total Knee Arthroplasty) may not only increase short-term functional results but also increase the patient's overall satisfaction.

Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (GNRFA) is a non-surgical treatment increasingly used in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis. Previous studies have shown this to be an effective and safe method to reduce pain and improve functionality in this patient population.

Neurolysis of genicular nerves with radiofrequency (RF) may be useful to relieve pain and improve both function and quality of life in patients with post-TKA pain.

Investigators thought that reducing the pain of patients who underwent TKA with Fast-track in the postoperative period would contribute to early mobilization and therefore rapid functional recovery. As a result of previous studies, investigators know that genicular nerve neurolysis with RF Ablation in the preoperative period provides a reduction in postoperative pain.

Investigators routinely apply TKA applications in clinic with Fast-Track. In investigators hospital's algology outpatient clinic, genicular nerve RF ablation is routinely performed under USG or fluoroscopy guidance. In investigators study, investigators plan to compare the preoperative RF and genicular nerve ablation approach in patients who underwent TKA using the Fast-Track protocol in terms of meeting postoperative pain, function and early discharge criteria

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being between the ages of 40 and 85,
  • Being able to understand verbal and written information given in Turkish,
  • Being able to speak and understand Turkish,
  • Being subjected to unilateral TKA surgery due to the diagnosis of Primary Knee osteoarthritis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients planned for revision knee prosthesis surgery,
  • Patients previously diagnosed with psychiatric disorders,
  • Patients who have undergone major surgery on the extremity where TKA will be applied,
  • Patients with comorbid diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or cancer,
  • Patients with a score above 3 according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scoring,
  • Patients with neurological diseases that cause functional disability,
  • Patients with flexion limitation of more than 45 degrees and extension limitation of more than 20 degrees,
  • Patients who have to use hypnotic or anxiolytic drugs regularly,
  • Patients with alcohol or drug addiction,
  • Patients with bleeding disorders
  • Patients with uncontrolled diabetes

Study details

Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain Chronic

NCT06239649

Pamukkale University

14 February 2024

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