iovera° Treatment
STOP PAIN COLD. NON-OPIOID PAIN RELIEF.
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.
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?
Are there any side effects?
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If the pain is blocked, do I still need surgery?
