Innovative Joint Pain Relief: Discover the Benefits of iovera°

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 53 million U.S. adults had arthritis as of June 2023, and that number is expected to increase. In Michigan alone, 30.1% of adults have been diagnosed with arthritis. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA), is a degenerative disease that damages the joints and surrounding tissues. It typically affects the knee, hip, and shoulder, causing a host of unpleasant symptoms including intense joint pain, stiffness, and restricted movement.

As those with OA know, chronic pain can be debilitating and ranks among the top reasons that adults seek medical care nationwide. In a survey focused on those with knee OA, more than 9 in 10 patients (91%) reported missing out on social events due to ongoing knee pain. Out of the surveyed patients, 100% shared that they have tried some form of treatment to address their pain. Many turn to traditional methods, ice and elevation, or physical therapy, or may receive short-acting steroid or hyaluronic acid gel injections. While opioids have often been used for quick joint pain relief as well, they can cause unwanted side effects that hinder day-to-day activities, such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Despite this, 97% of chronic knee pain patients still said their daily lives were negatively impacted by their condition, highlighting the need for long-term pain relief.

Fortunately, there are innovative, effective solutions that can provide patients with the lasting joint pain relief they have been searching for. One option is iovera°, an FDA-cleared handheld device that uses a method called cryoneurolysis to deliver extreme cold that freezes the nerves causing pain. This immediately stops the nerves’ ability to transmit pain signals to the brain. iovera° is a non-drug option that can be used to provide pain relief in joints that are commonly affected by OA, including the knee, hip, shoulder, foot/ankle, and even the neck. Following an iovera° treatment, studies have shown that patients continued to have reduced stiffness at 30 days and improved ability to complete routine tasks at 90 days. A treatment session takes about 30 minutes and is done right in a doctor’s office, providing relief that can last up to 90 days.

If knee OA symptoms progress and your doctor determines surgery is needed, iovera° can also be used as part of a “pre-hab” regimen. A healthcare professional may inject iovera° before knee replacement surgery to help alleviate pain before and after the procedure. Studies show that knee surgery patients treated with iovera° were more likely to have less pain two weeks after surgery, as well as an improved range of motion and less difficulty bending or straightening their knee compared to patients who did not receive it.

Chronic joint pain shouldn’t prevent you from living comfortably. A recent survey showed that nearly 3 in 5 (57%) patients have suffered for more than 5 years, and nearly a third (32%) have suffered for 10 years or longer. If your ongoing OA pain is affecting day-to-day activities or your current treatment regimen is falling short, ask your doctor about how iovera° can provide immediate, long-lasting pain relief.

Visit iovera.com/find-a-doctor to learn more and find a doctor in your area using iovera°.

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This article is sponsored by Pacira BioSciences, Inc.

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