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iovera° Effectively treats Chronic Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

When you’re living with the pain of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, it’s good to know there’s a medication-free option that can relieve the chronic pain until you’re ready for surgery.

iovera° is a medical device that harnesses the power of cold to immediately reduce chronic OA pain so you can get back to living life on your terms.

iovera° USES TARGETED COLD THERAPY

The treatment is called “cryoanalgesia” (cry-oh-ann-al-gee-zee-ah). It uses a patented system to deliver a nerve block right where you need it.

• FDA cleared to block chronic pain
• Provides immediate, long-lasting relief
• Localized to the knee and does not inject any drugs into the body

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iovera° TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC OA PAIN CAN KEEP YOU MOVING*

• DECREASED KNEE PAIN
  Patients who received iovera° treatment continued to experience pain relief at 30, 60, and 90 days after treatment
• LESS STIFFNESS
  Patients who received iovera° treatment experienced less stiffness 30 days after treatment
• IMPROVED PHYSICAL FUNCTION
  Patients who received iovera° treatment had improved ability to move at 90 days

*Results from a clinical study of patients with knee OA who were treated with the iovera° system compared with those who did not receive the treatment. (use small text here)

HOW iovera° WORKS DIFFERENTLY

iovera° treatment applies focused cold to a specific nerve, creating a small ice ball under the skin. This immediately stops the nerve from sending pain signals to the knee.

The effect on the nerve is temporary and does not cause permanent damage. Over time the nerve regenerates, and its ability to send signals is restored. This procedure is safe and will not cause damage to or destroy the surrounding tissue.

WHY CHOOSE iovera°?

iovera° treatment may be right for you based on your unique pain relief needs. Do any of the following sound familiar?

• Other non-surgical options are not giving you the pain relief you need, but you’re not ready to move forward with surgery
• You have a hectic schedule or special plans in the coming months—a vacation, a wedding—and are not ready for the downtime of surgery and rehabilitation
• Your doctor may have advised you that surgery is not currently an option based on potential conflicts with health issues, but you still need relief of your OA pain

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QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE ABOUT iovera° TREATMENT

IS iovera° TREATMENT RIGHT FOR ME?

If your knee pain is chronic, due to OA, it can be alleviated by cold therapy treatment with iovera°, and you can get right back to the activities you enjoy, with less pain.

HOW DOES iovera° TREATMENT WORK?

With the iovera° treatment, your doctor is able to deliver a concentrated, focused cold zone through a handheld device. This closed-end, needle-based procedure is safe and does not damage or destroy the surrounding tissue.

HOW IS iovera° TREATMENT DONE?

Treatment is done right in office. Dr. Gonzalez will use a medicine to numb the skin and minimize discomfort during the treatment.

WHAT KIND OF RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?

Results from iovera° treatment can be felt immediately after treatment. When the treatment is applied to a specific nerve, it will interrupt that nerve’s ability to send a pain signal, providing an immediate reduction in pain.

HOW LONG WILL THE RESULTS FROM iovera° TREATMENT LAST?

iovera° treatment targets specific nerves, so the pain relief is focused only on the part of the body that is being treated. One treatment with iovera° can last up to 90 days.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Common side effects include local pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, and tingling or numbness. Typically, these reactions are mild and resolve with no need for a doctor.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION?

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Gonzalez, contact Redwood Orthopaedic Surgery Associates at (707) 544-3400.