Distribution of epiphyseal nutrient foramina in the distal femur: Implications for anterior knee joint denervation
Epiphyseal nutrient foramina are important conduits that enable extrinsic innervation to enter and supply the subchondral bone. The location and distribution of the nutrient foramina of the distal femur reported in this study can be used to optimize nerve blocks and denervation techniques to manage chronic knee joint pain from osteoarthritis.
Authors
- IG BELL
- Eldon Loh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5063-4827)
- Annie Chung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3833-8174)
- Zachary L. McCormick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4250-8745)
- Brent A. Lanting (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8176-3824)
- John Tran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7065-0381)
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- University of Utah (US)
- University Hospital (CA)
- Parkwood Institute (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Interventional Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpm.2025.100708
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.67