Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based orthopedic surgeon, Tomas Pevny, MD, has become the first physician in the region to offer Iovera, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis knee pain treatment.
Iovera is a non-surgical, non-opioid treatment option that uses extreme cold to stop nerves from sending pain signals, according to a Feb. 13 press release.
Iovera is administered with a non-surgical handheld device that allows healthcare providers to block pain for immediate and long-term relief by delivering precise cold therapy to a targeted nerve.
It provides lasting pain control for osteoarthritis patients and patients who have recently undergone knee replacements to reduce opioid reliance.
Dr. Pevny is a physician at ValleyOrtho, which has five locations in the state. The system also has partnerships with Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colo., and the Valley View Surgery Center in Basalt, Colo.