What is Iovera°
iovera° is a safe, innovative pain relief treatment. It uses extreme cold to stop nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. This effect is immediate and can last 90 days.
The iovera° system is a handheld device that lets your doctor apply just the right amount of extreme cold only to the nerves they want to target—the ones causing you pain. This process delivers immediate pain relief in the time it takes for a routine doctor’s visit, and it doesn’t hurt. iovera° does not contain medicine. iovera° treatment is safe and does not damage or destroy any surrounding tissue.
Conditions We Treat with iovera°
- People who have osteoarthritis (OA) pain in the knee
- People who are considering knee replacement surgery (iovera° can be used before surgery)
- People who are not candidates for surgery but need pain relief
- People who have pain in other areas, such as the hip, shoulder, chest, foot and ankle, spine, and more
Benefits of iovera°
Provides immediate and long-lasting pain relief, a reduction in the need for opioid medications, and improved mobility and function. It is a non-surgical, drug-free procedure that uses cold to temporarily block pain signals from peripheral nerves, allowing for a faster return to daily activities. This makes it useful for managing chronic pain, such as from osteoarthritis, and for helping patients prepare for and recover from surgery, particularly knee replacement.
What to Expect During Treatment
- To determine the treatment area, your doctor will ask you about the location and level of your pain. Your doctor will then clean and mark the treatment area.
- Your doctor will numb the area with an anesthetic injection (you may feel a slight pinch) or a cold spray.
- Now, your doctor is ready to use the iovera° system. The part of the system that goes into your skin is called the “Smart Tip.” You may feel pressure or tugging when it is inserted. It’s also normal to experience cold, warm, or tingling sensations, or some level of discomfort, but not pain.
