Pain Medicine of Evangelical Offers New Treatment for Arthritic Knee Pain

LEWISBURG, PA – Pain Medicine of Evangelical provides relief for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain. This newest pain relief tool is made possible through a new treatment called iovera®—a patented technology from Pacira BioSciences, Inc.

Delivered to patients by the providers at Pain Medicine of Evangelical, the treatment is ideal for people who suffer from chronic OA knee pain but are not surgical candidates or who are scheduled to undergo knee replacement surgery. Benefits include long-lasting management of the pain and targeted relief in the knee without affecting the entire body like opioids or other medications.

iovera® uses targeted cold therapy (nitrous oxide) to stop nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. The Smart Tip of the handheld device used to deliver the therapy looks like a needle and is inserted through the skin to the treatment site. A topical numbing medication is used prior to insertion so the patient feels no discomfort. While individual results may vary, the effect of the treatment can be felt immediately and can last up to 90 days, with patients being able to return for more treatments as needed. 

“This drug-free option only takes about 30 minutes to administer and allows for less stiffness in the knee joint, and can provide improved ability to do basic activities at 30, 60, and 90 days after treatment,” said Anthony Lebario, MD, one of the providers at Pain Medicine of Evangelical.

Using the iovera® treatment before knee replacement surgery can have significant results.

“Patients who choose iovera® before the surgical procedure have been shown to experience less pain, request fewer opioids, and achieve clinical meaningful recovery of range of motion faster after surgery,” said Dr. Lebario.

Patients interested in learning more about iovera® as a treatment option can call Pain Medicine of Evangelical to evaluate if they are a potential candidate for the procedure. For more information visit www.EvanHospital.com/Pain or call 570-768-3150.