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Factors associated with radiofrequency ablation treatment outcomes for knee pain and other conditions
| Predictors of success | Predictors of failure |
|---|---|
| Medial compartment osteoarthritis and concordant pain | Greater disease burden (eg, longer duration of symptoms, greater disability) |
| Large and/or multiple lesions | Previous surgery |
| Controlled prognostic blocks | Opioid use |
| Psychopathology | |
| Diffuse pain symptomatology (fibromyalgianess) |
