Genicular Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Authors

Hemant Kalia, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Alaa Abd-Elsayed
Brian Rich
Beth Pearce

Editor

Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Andrea M. Trescot

Department

Spine & Pain Medicine

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Title

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Comprehensive Guide

Abstract

Chronic intractable knee pain can significantly affect patients’ function and quality of life. Despite the complex nerve supply of the knee, its innervation offers potential referral nerve targets for stimulation and effective pain modulation. The saphenous nerve can be targeted either above the knee within the adductor canal or below the knee in the anterior leg where the nerve is superficial. Other nerves can also be targets for neuromodulation. Ultrasound guidance allows for safe lead implantation around the knee without significant neurovascular complications.

First Page

173

Last Page

178

DOI

10.1016/B978-0-323-83007-2.00026-6

Publication Date

1-2023

Publisher

Elsevier

Recommended Citation

Kalia, H., Abd-Elsayed, A., Rich, B., & Pearce, B. (2023). Genicular Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Comprehensive Guide, 173-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-83007-2.00026-6