The Safety of Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation

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Myth: Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is not associated with known clinically significant complications. 

Each participant will read the FactFinder and will answer post-test questions to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits.

Authors
Zachary L. McCormick, MD; Jaymin Patel, MD; Aaron Conger, DO; and Clark C. Smith, MD, MPH on behalf of the Spine Intervention Society’s Patient Safety Committee 

Copyright
Materials presented in this activity have been made available by the Spine Intervention Society for educational purposes only. We reserve all rights to such material.

Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify best practices to ensure patient safety during interventional spine procedures
  • Cite the evidentiary basis for risk mitigation strategies in the safe performance of interventional pain procedures

Author Disclosures Information
RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACCME-DEFINED COMMERCIAL INTERESTS
Zachary McCormick, MD
Nothing to disclose

Jaymin Patel, MD
Nothing to disclose

Aaron Conger, DO
Nothing to disclose

Clark C. Smith, MD, MPH
Nothing to disclose

OTHER DISCLOSURES
Zachary McCormick, MD
Position on physician society/association: American Academy of Pain Medicine Research Committee
Grant and research support: Research grant: Foundation of PM&R, Midwest Pain Society research grant, SIS research grant

Jaymin Patel, MD
Consultant: Professional Disability Associates

Aaron Conger, DO
Position on physician society/association: SIS Research Division member
Grant and research support: Research grant: SIS research grant

Clark C. Smith, MD, MPH
Nothing to disclose

References
References are provided within the FactFinder.

Accreditation Statement
The Spine Intervention Society (SIS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
SIS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Activity Release: 8/24/2020
Date of Activity Expiration: 8/23/2023

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