Comparison of the Effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy and Canal Adductor Blockade for Chronic Pain and Functioning in Knee Osteoarthritis
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This study is intended to prove the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency therapy on adductor canal nerves by patients with Knee osteoarthritis.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 45
Maximum Age: 100
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Diagnose of the Knee osteoarthritis confirmed by orthopedic examination
• K-L grades 3 and 4
• A sufficient level of education to understand study procedures
• Be able to communicate with site personnel
• Age \>45 years
Locations
Other Locations
Slovenia
University Medical Centre
RECRUITING
Ljubljana
Contact Information
Primary
Mensur Salihovic, MD
mensur.salihovic@kclj.si
+38640208892
Backup
Mensur Salihovic
mensur.salihovic@kclj.si
+38640208892
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-06
Participants
Target number of participants: 128
Treatments
Canal adductor blockade
After surgical cleaning of the anteromedial thigh, all participants in this group received single shot ultrasound guided canal adductor blockade with 14 ml 0,25% levobupivacaine and 100 mcg clonidine mixed in the same syringe. Investigators previously scanned the adductor canal and chose the middle of the canal as the entry point of the 10 cm echogenic ultrasound needle. After the blockade, all participants were monitored in our ambulance for the next hour.
Pulsed radiofrequency therapy
After surgical cleaning of the anteromedial thigh, all participants in this group received ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency therapy. Investigators previously scanned the adductor canal and chose the middle of the canal as the entry point of the RF 10 cm needle with a 1 cm free tip. After sensory and motor checking all patients have gotten 6 minutes of therapy divided into 3 sequences of 2 minutes of 50 V current and 42. Before starting the PRF therapy all participants have gotten 2 ml 0,25% levobupivacaine through the needle for preventing discomfort during the procedure. After the treatment, all participants were monitored in our ambulance for the next hour.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Medical Centre Ljubljana