Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerve Versus Physical Therapy for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis

Inclusion Criteria: * VAS ≥ 5 * To be aged between 45 and 70 years old * Patients diagnosed with chronic knee osteoarthritis using the American College of Rheumatology criteria and having radiological osteoarthritis of Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 and 3 * Cognitive functions being intact * Being willing to participate in the study and signing the consent forms Exclusion Criteria: * Having received physical therapy for chronic knee osteoarthritis in the last 6 months * Having received glucocorticoid or hyaluronic acid injections in the last 6 months * Having taken oral glucosamine * Undergoing knee surgery * Having current neurological or mental disorders * History of pacemaker usage * Presence of local infections or sepsis * Progressive neurological deficit * Presence of oncological diseases * Hemorrhagic diathesis or anticoagulation * Uncontrolled diabetes or other serious internal comorbidities * Allergy to medications or materials used * Pregnancy * Lack of cooperation * Not willing to participate in the study.