Genicular Nerve Block is a minimally invasive pain management procedure targeting the nerves that send pain signals to the knee joint. It is successfully applied at Alphamedic by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist Dr. Erdinç Mutlu.
The "Touch of Light" technique is being applied for the first time in a private hospital in Turkey by Dr. Erdinç Mutlu.
Dr. Erdinç Mutlu is an experienced specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation who successfully applies the "Touch of Light" treatment protocol.
Genicular Nerve Block and the "Touch of Light" technique are successfully applied in the following conditions:
Knee pain due to osteoarthritis (calcification)
Pain block before and after hip replacement surgery
Pain block before and after knee replacement surgery
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Heel Spur (Plantar Fasciitis)
Treatment plan is created based on medical history, current complaints, and imaging results.
Patient is positioned before the procedure. The area is sterilized and mild sedation is applied if necessary.
Genicular nerves are identified under imaging guidance. Block is applied using combination of light energy and local agent.
Patient is kept under observation after the procedure. Necessary follow-up sessions are planned. 2nd and 3rd sessions are free.
Scientific article on the scientific foundations and clinical applications of genicular nerve block.
Indications: Before and after knee/hip prosthesis surgery due to calcification, lateral epicondylitis, frozen shoulder, heel spur pain control.
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