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I have heard of a new solution to help arthritis knee pain., it is still under the trail phase. the doctor injects something into the artery that runs throuh knee and it stops pain, I m trying to get it done to my bad knee, but its not easy.
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CHICO_MARX lew82832
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There is an FDA-approved procedure called COOLIEF (Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation) where, under fluoroscopy, the doc temporarily kills the pain signals to the brain coming from specific joint nerves. It has gotten many rave reviews for osteoarthritis pain in knees, hips, elbows and shoulders although it may not work for everyone. The doc I talked to says most of his knee patients use it to put off a TKR and have the procedure repeated every so often (up to two years in his practice) to keep them out of pain.
For more information, check the COOLIEF website where you can find a certified doc in your area. I have a left TKR and, sooner or later, will need the right one done. Before that occurs, I will absolutely try this procedure.
jenny80029 CHICO_MARX
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Hi Chico, just quickly popping in! Hope you are well... .I am really enjoying my knee... it's over TWO years now! I occasionally pop in.. this time of year when I am working a lot on computer I do anything I can to procrastinate!!!
My knee is great.. the other one cramps my style when I am walking down stairs but thats about it. New Knee is bionic.. I actually don't know how I was walking at all before TKR .... the whole leg is now at least five times as strong as it was.
enjoying mobility, which I will never ever take for granted again!
blessings to you and yours.. x Jenny
CHICO_MARX jenny80029
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Thank you. The vast majority of people who were anxious, depressed, in pain, etc. during their recoveries end up feeling just like you after that first year is behind them. Yes, it's definitely a struggle and a challenge for all of us. I'm 2 1/2 + years post-op and have zero pain and great ROM. I've not been able to get all my strength back yet because of two spine surgeries with another LLIF fusion coming up next month. I can't wait until the back pain is gone and I can focus on the strength training again. Just remember to keep the knee active or it will get stiff again over time. Good luck.
ritacharleston lew82832
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You can search for clinical trials by going to the FDA's clinicaltrials.gov website and entering the applicable keyword (for example knee pain- chronic for this particular forum) and then choosing country and the status. In this case, I would suggest searching for a trial that is in "recruiting" status which means the investigator(s) are currently enrolling patients or searching for a trial that is "not yet recruiting" which would indicate the study is likely in start-up phase and should begin enrolling in the near future. In my quick sample search, I did see one study at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for phenol neurolysis of genicular nerves for chronic knee pain in patients who had failed steroid injections. This is just one example of what you can find for applicable trials for knee pain relief. Each trial will have their own inclusion and exclusion criteria, but you might find something that fits your situation. Good Luck!
JRS11 lew82832
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I have had RFA done on my back 3 times, the first 2 did nothing, for the third the levels were changed and I am 22 months out with good relief. i will have COOLIEF (Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation) done on my left knee in the near future as my pain doc is certified to do this. I have had luck with some HA and will do another round of that first. RFA has been a godsend for me.