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COOLIEF* Cooled RF is a minimally invasive, non-opioid treatment

COOLIEF* is the first and only radiofrequency treatment cleared by the FDA for moderate to severe OA knee pain. It is a minimally invasive, non-narcotic procedure that treats chronic back, knee, and hip pain and can last for up to a year (for some people with chronic back pain, up to two years).

Is COOLIEF* Cooled Radiofrequency the right option for me?

You may not be ready for surgery yet, and opioids have side effects that you might not want. That’s why COOLIEF* can bring non-surgical relief to those suffering from chronic pain, without the use of opioids.1-4

COOLIEF* is a minimally invasive treatment option targeting nerves that transmit pain signals and the first and only radiofrequency treatment FDA-cleared for the relief of osteoarthritis knee pain.5

1. Pain relief for up to 12 months

In clinical studies, most patients receiving COOLIEF* reported that their pain was significantly reduced.

2. Improved Mobility

COOLIEF* has been proven to significantly improve long-term physical function and quality of life for OA knee patients for up to 12 months.

3. Quick Recovery Time

Because the procedure is minimally invasive, most patients can expect to feel pain relief within 1-2 weeks, returning to an enhanced quality of life much sooner than with surgery.

4. No Opioid Recovery Meds

You may experience some discomfort for a short period, but this discomfort can be treated with common over-the-counter medication

5. No overnight hospital stay

Since this outpatient treatment requires no general anesthesia, you can return home shortly after treatment.

6. No Incision

Unlike surgery, COOLIEF* involves no incision.

Radiofrequency ablation deactivates the nerves responsible for sending pain signals to the brain.⁷ COOLIEF* is the only currently known radiofrequency pain management system using water-cooled technology to safely deactivate pain-transmitting sensory nerves, allowing a larger treatment area and greater chance at targeting pain-causing nerves.⁷ COOLIEF* is clinically proven to provide long-term pain relief, improve physical functionality, and reduce drug utilization.^3,8

Surgery:
An invasive and expensive path to pain relief

Surgery can be beneficial in properly selected patients. However, due to BMI, age, other comorbidities, or invasiveness, surgery may not be an option for everyone.^9,10

Medication:
An old way of thinking about pain relief

Pain relief has long relied on a daily regimen of prescription medication and over-the-counter pharmaceutical treatments, yet these don’t effectively target nerves that transmit pain and may be associated with.¹¹

Possible opioid side effects

Opioid prescriptions are often given to patients as a first-line treatment for both acute and chronic pain, although long-term effectiveness has not been proven. In fact, several studies have shown that use of opioids for chronic pain may actually worsen pain and functionality.

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