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===Ultrasound Guided=== | ===Ultrasound Guided=== | ||
*Position: Supine with pillow under the knee. | *Position: Supine with pillow under the knee. | ||
*The genicular nerves run next to the genicular arteries next to the periosteum. | *The genicular nerves (superior lateral, superior medial, and inferior medial) run next to the genicular arteries next to the periosteum of the distal femoral condyle and medial tibial metaphysis. | ||
*Deposit 2mL next to each genicular artery, for a total of 6mL, plus steroid if using. | *Deposit 2mL next to each genicular artery, for a total of 6mL, plus steroid if using. | ||
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Genicular Nerve Injection | |
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Indication | Knee Osteoarthritis |
Syringe | ? |
Needle | ? |
Steroid | 20mg optional |
Local | 6mL |
Volume | 6mL + steroid |
Background
Anatomy
Indications
Contraindications
Technique
Ultrasound Guided
- Position: Supine with pillow under the knee.
- The genicular nerves (superior lateral, superior medial, and inferior medial) run next to the genicular arteries next to the periosteum of the distal femoral condyle and medial tibial metaphysis.
- Deposit 2mL next to each genicular artery, for a total of 6mL, plus steroid if using.