Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2024;8(2):1407-1412

doi:10.35460/2546-1621.2024-0177

Viewpoint: Genicular nerve hydrodissection for knee osteoarthritis pain management

Mary Monica N. Bernardo-Bueno 1 ; Consuelo B. Gonzalez-Suarez 2 ; Steve Milanese 3

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Keywords

Knee Pain; Nerve Hydrodissection; Genicular Nerves; Genicular Nerve Hydrodissection

Country

Philippines

Language

English

Abstract

Knee pain secondary to knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons for consultation in patients 50 years old and above. Due to limitations of current management options for knee osteoarthritis, studies seeking alternative treatment techniques have emerged, including procedures targeting knee innervation. The effectiveness of nerve hydrodissection for managing neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome has been demonstrated but has not been applied to nerves that innervate the knee to manage osteoarthritis. This article discusses the potential application of ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection to the anterior innervation of the knee, known as the genicular nerves, for pain management in patients with osteoarthritis.