Hip denervation: an approach for relieving pain, restoring function, and reducing inflammation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients

Hip denervation showed promising results in regaining functions, alleviating pain, tenderness, and inflammation of the hip joint in JIA patients. Key Points • This study is the first to evaluate HD in JIA, showing its potential to alleviate pain, improve function, and reduce inflammation. • HD demonstrated sustained benefits at 16 weeks, surpassing intra-articular steroids in controlling symptoms and modifying the inflammatory cascade. • It offers a minimally invasive, effective alternative for JIA-related hip arthritis, addressing the limitations of conventional therapies.