Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Hip Pain: A Comprehensive, Narrative Review
Cole Cheney, Amir Ahmadian, Caroline Brennick, Patricia Zheng, Ryan Mattie, Zachary L. McCormick, Ameet Nagpal
Abstract
Chronic hip pain can be treated with physical therapy, oral medications, injections, and, definitively, total hip arthroplasty. Enough patients have contraindications to and refractory pain even after total hip arthroplasty, that there is a need to develop alternative managements for this disabling condition. This article examines the state of hip radiofrequency ablation literature including relevant anatomy, patient selection, and treatment outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineNarrative reviewRadiofrequency ablationChronic painHip painNarrativeAblationPhysical therapyGeneral surgeryIntensive care medicineInternal medicinePhilosophyLinguisticsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyHip disorders and treatmentsShoulder Injury and Treatment