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A 82-year-old female asked:

For pain in mt knees due to partial bone on bone would knee radio-frequency ablation be a good option to try. the gel shot didn't work completely & i don't want surgery yet?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
It may be helpful for pain control, no effect on your structural joint problem, you can give it a try if knee arthroplasty is not preferred at this time. By the way, if you had only the gel shot in the past you now should try steroid shot.
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Answered Feb 11, 2022
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