McCormick – Genicular Nerve RF ablation

In this insightful lecture, Dr. McCormick discusses the intricacies of genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for knee pain. Emphasizing the need for precise patient selection and optimized techniques, he highlights the partial denervation nature of genicular RFA and the variability in outcomes. The lecture reviews literature, anatomical challenges, and advancements in lesioning protocols, showing improved responder rates with expanded and more thorough lesioning techniques. The upcoming SCOPE trial aims to provide extensive data on these optimized protocols.