Radiofrequency ablation of peripheral nerves to treat pain associated with knee osteoarthritis or plantar fasciitis is considered investigational.
Cryoneurolysis of peripheral nerves to treat pain associated with knee osteoarthritis or total knee arthroplasty is considered investigational.
Radiofrequency ablation or cryoneurolysis of peripheral nerves to treat pain associated with occipital neuralgia or cervicogenic headache is considered investigational.
Ablation of peripheral nerves to treat pain is considered investigational in all other conditions, with the exception of facet joint pain (see evidence review 07.001.074).
