WATERTOWN, S.D. – May 20, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to announce the offering of iovera° treatment, an innovative approach to reducing pain. The iovera° treatment, often referred to as cryotherapy, is a clinically proven, non-opioid, pain management solution that uses the body’s natural response to cold to reduce pain.
Austin Dale, CRNA and Pain Management Specialist at Prairie Lakes Pain Science Center said, “I’m thrilled to offer this innovative treatment to patients in our region.” He added, “We work closely with your orthopedic surgeon to develop a comprehensive plan to manage your pain. With iovera°, we can provide a pain relief option that can be done prior to joint replacement to enhance your recovery.”
Dr. Casey Johnston, Prairie Lakes Orthopedic Surgeon said, “we are excited to add iovera° to the pain relief measures we utilize for our joint replacement patients. Our team of surgeons at Prairie Lakes Orthopedics have always provided advanced pain management measures with minimally invasive techniques, rapid recovery programs, peripheral nerve blocks, and multimodal pain medication regimes. Cryotherapy with iovera° will be yet another great option to make joint replacement surgery as comfortable as possible.”
The iovera° system uses an innovative process from a targeted cold zone surrounding peripheral nerve tissue to immediately block the nerve from sending pain signals. The system is specifically designed to create a temporary, reversible nerve block. The iovera° treatment does not contain medicine and does not damage or destroy any surrounding tissue. The iovera° treatment is available by referral only.
To find out if the iovera° treatment is right for you, click the blue button below or call Prairie Lakes Orthopedics for a knee pain consultation at 605-882-2630.