Cooled Radio frequency treatment has is newer and advance treatment for Knee pain. It is an
alternative for those suffering from chronic knee pain secondary to various reasons such as
osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease and persisting pain after knee replacement. It offers
a safe, effective non surgical, minimally invasive alternative to knee replacement for patients who
are either
Not keen on surgery or
Not fit for surgery due to other medical problems or
Have persisting pain after knee replacement.
It is a day care procedure performed under local anaesthesia. This procedure can also be used
for sacroiliac joint pain as in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and for low back pain secondary
to facet joint arthritis.
Advantages of this procedure include
- No requirement for hospital stay
- Normal activities can generally be resumed soon after the procedure
- Less pain can lead to improved functionality and reduced medication requirements
- Lasting pain relief for and has a low complication rate
Dr. Krishna Poddar
M.B.B.S MD FIPM FIAPM(IAPM-ISSP)
Fellowship Pain Management
Pain Consultant in Kolkata
Trained in USA/Europe/Australia