Osteoarthritis — Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation Efficacy in Achieving Total Knee Pain Reduction Trial
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GREAT Knee Pain Reduction Trial, Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation Efficacy in Achieving Total Knee Pain Reduction Trial
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