Table 1.
Disqualifying Knee Procedures
| Procedure Type | Number of Subjects | Days from CRFA Mean (Range) |
|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection | 4 | 373 (26 to 605) |
| Total knee arthroplasty | 4 | 359 (254 to 416) |
| Hyaluronic injection | 2* | 164 (160 to 168) |
| Repeat CRFA | 2 | 536 (516 to 555) |
| Platelet‐rich plasma injection | 1 | 315 (NA) |
| Arthroscopy | 1 | 136 (NA) |
| Injury | 1 | 664 (NA) |
| Any procedure | 15 | 363 (26 to 664) |
CRFA, cooled radiofrequency ablation; NA, not applicable.
*
One subject reported a hyaluronic injection 168 days after CRFA treatment, and steroid injections 196 and 410 days after CRFA treatment. Only the earliest disqualifying procedure or injury is summarized here.