Genicular nerve block/ablation, PRP and Toradol

I would def try it before another TKR again! I am in the same position as you! well, almost, but my other knee is also showing signs of future need!

Thanks very much!

I have not had an ablation, but I will be having a genicular nerve block on 11/7. Several Drs have recommended either FKR or PKR and I’m not wanting to have one at this time. Pain Mng will be performing the nerve block procedure.

Thank you! I don’t know what an FKR or PKR are but I want to wish you all the best and good luck as you go through this procedure.

I had it done, no results. so with other knee will look into GAE procedure when I hit the one year mark on the healing of the first knee. As you, I do NOT want to go through another TKR ! I did inquire about GAE for 1st knee, but was advised to go to a surgeon (meaning to have TKR). There are moments I think perhaps I should have gone for another consultation about GAE.

@mabfp3 sorry it’s full knee replacement or partial knee replacement. I’ll let you know how the genicular nerve block goes on 11/7. I’m trying lesser invasive treatments for knee pain relief. Wishing you the best as well!

@insicknessandinhealt Thank you! What is GAE?

@kathynv Thanks very much!

@kathynv. Following, please come back and post your results. I'm in the same boat and will be having my gnb on 11/22, hoping to try to postpone TKR. Crossing my fingers for you for pain relief.

Please remind me if I forget to give an update next week. Not many Drs even discuss this option as an option to postponing knee replacement. Also, make sure you are not having just a “diagnostic” one as required by Medicare to see if you are a candidate for RFA. I don’t want RFA if suggested.