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Minimally Invasive Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis
Uchenna Osuala1, Megan H Goh2, Arian Mansur2
1Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Journal of Personalized Medicine
|September 28, 2024
Summary
Knee osteoarthritis treatments are evolving. Novel minimally invasive options like genicular artery embolization and nerve ablation show promise for moderate to severe cases, alongside AI-assisted diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Radiology
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Background:
- Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affects 20% of adults over 40, involving cartilage degeneration and inflammation.
- Current treatments range from injections to more invasive procedures, with ongoing research into efficacy and patient selection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review traditional and novel minimally invasive treatments for KOA.
- To explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in streamlining KOA diagnosis and treatment selection.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of intra-articular injections (corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, PRP), genicular artery embolization (GAE), and genicular nerve ablation (GNA).
- Analysis of preliminary evidence for GAE and GNA efficacy.
- Evaluation of AI's role in KOA diagnostics and treatment planning.
Main Results:
- Mixed evidence supports intra-articular injections, with varying recommendations.
- GAE and GNA demonstrate preliminary efficacy for moderate to severe KOA.
- AI shows evidentiary support for assisting in KOA diagnosis and treatment selection.
Conclusions:
- Advancements in minimally invasive therapies offer new hope for KOA patients.
- AI integration holds significant potential for improving KOA diagnosis and management.
- Further research is needed to solidify evidence for novel treatments.
