Several underlying conditions can be what is causing your back pain. The location and type of pain you’re experiencing can help identify the cause and potential treatment options for relief.
One in four individuals will develop painful hip osteoarthritis by the age of 85.2 It's important to know when to seek help to establish a path to less pain.
Approximately four million U.S. patients visit the doctor for shoulder problems each year. Finding a treatment tailored to the cause can help improve your quality of life.3
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Peat G et al. Knee pain and osteoarthritis in older adults: A review of community burden and current use of primary health care. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2001; 60(2):91-97.
Iannaccone F et al. A review of long-term pain relief after genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation in chronic knee osteoarthritis. Pain Physician. 2017; 20(3):E437-E444.
El-Hakeim E et al. Fluoroscopic guided radiofrequency of genicular nerves for pain alleviation in chronic knee osteoarthritis: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Pain Physician. 2018; 21(2):169-177.
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