Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of the Knee Joint
What is radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the knee joint and what is it used for?
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the knee joint is a percutaneous X-ray-guided method for the treatment of chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the knee is used in the treatment of chronic pain caused by degenerative changes in the knee joint. Therefore, it is a suitable method for those patients who are not good candidates or who want to postpone surgery to implant an artificial knee joint.