Description:
Genicular Nerve Blocks are minimally invasive and highly effective in alleviating pain arising from knee arthritis, prior knee surgery, or knee joint inflammation. This procedure involves the injection of a long-lasting anesthetic around genicular nerves that provide sensation to the knee. If Genicular Nerve Blocks provide significant short-term pain relief, then Genicular Nerve Ablation will be recommended. Genicular Nerve Ablation desensitizes a small area of the nerve tissue using an electrical current, which stops the transmission of painful signals.
Conditions Treated:
Genicular Nerve Blocks and Genicular Nerve Ablation are commonly recommended for patients with the following conditions:
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- Chronic knee pain
- Post-surgical knee pain
- Knee joint inflammation
What to Expect:
Genicular Nerve Blocks: procedure length <5min. Patients start experiencing significant pain relief almost immediately. The expected duration of pain relief is several days.
Genicular Nerve Ablation: procedure length: <10min. Patients start experiencing significant pain relief within 2 weeks following the procedure. The expected duration of pain relief is 12 months. If requested by the patient, this procedure can be done with IV sedation. Please note that if IV sedation is requested, the patient would need to bring a driver with them on the day of the procedure.