iovera° Treatment

STOP PAIN COLD. NON-OPIOID PAIN RELIEF.

The iovera° treatment uses the body’s natural response to cold to treat nerves and immediately reduce pain—without the use of drugs. Treated nerves are stopped from sending pain signals for a period of time, followed by a restoration of function.

The iovera° treatment is used to treat specific nerves so the pain relief is focused only on the part of the body that is being treated. One treatment with the iovera° system can last 90 days.

The iovera° treatment is covered by Medicare.

Ask your doctor about iovera°® treatment if you are experiencing knee pain and want to reduce pain after surgery, or if you need to delay surgery. It is important to note that the iovera° therapy does not treat the underlying cause of the pain. Timely remediation is necessary to address and treat the cause of pain.

WHAT IS THE IOVERA° TREATMENT?

The iovera° system is a hand-held device that delivers extreme cold therapy to the targeted nerve. With the iovera° system, practitioners are able to deliver precise, controlled doses of cold temperature only to the targeted nerve through a handheld device. This needle-based procedure is safe and does not damage or destroy the surrounding tissue.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The iovera° treatment blocks targeted sensory nerves from sending pain signals. A small probe (also referred to as Smart Tip) is inserted into the treatment region and a treatment cycle is performed. A precise cold zone is formed under the skin—cold enough to temporarily stop the nerve from signaling without damaging surrounding tissue. This is repeated until the nerve is blocked, providing pain relief until the nerve regenerates.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does it work?

The iovera° treatment blocks targeted sensory nerves from sending pain signals. A small probe (also referred to as Smart Tip) is inserted into the treatment region and a treatment cycle is performed. A precise cold zone is formed under the skin – cold enough to temporarily stop the nerve from signaling without damaging surrounding tissue. This is repeated until the nerve is blocked, providing pain relief until the nerve regenerates.

Does the treatment hurt?

A local anesthetic will be administered to the area before treatment. While the treatment should not be painful, it is normal to experience pressure, a sensation of cold, warmth, tingling and/or tapping during treatment. This altered sensation during treatment is an indication that the treatment is working.

Are there any side effects?

Common side effects include local pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising and tingling or numbness. Typically, these reactions resolve with no physician intervention.

How soon can I return to activity?

Post-treatment activity instructions are at the discretion of your physician. You may return to non-strenuous activity immediately after receiving the iovera° treatment; however, your physician may have additional instructions prior to your surgery. Consult your physician regarding appropriate levels of activity.

How long do results last?

The treatment effect is immediate and lasts until the nerve has fully regenerated. Treatment results may vary by individual and the location of treatment. In general, nerves regenerate at a rate of approximately 1mm per day. In a randomized, multi-center study, 77% of iovera° patients experienced a reduction in pain for up to 150 days.

If the pain is blocked, do I still need surgery?

The iovera° treatment effect is temporary. It does not change the underlying condition for which your physician has recommended surgery. However, iovera° treatment prior to surgery can help improve pain scores, function and overall symptoms.

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