Chronic Pain — 3-point vs 6-point GNRFA for Chronic KOA
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of a Three-Point Versus a Six-Point Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
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