COOLIEF* Radiofrequency Treatment
Have you heard about COOLIEF* Cooled Radiofrequency Treatment?
USE THIS GUIDE WHEN TALKING WITH YOUR PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF COOLIEF*
Chronic pain affects 100 million Americans—more people than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. It is the #1 cause of adult disability every year, and can lead to an increase in opioid use and loss of productivity. Of those 100 million, 30 million have osteoarthritis (OA)—the most common form of arthritis. It is sometimes called degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It most frequently occurs in the hands, hips, and knees.
CHRONIC OA KNEE PAIN CAN RANGE FROM MILD TO SEVERE
Whether you’ve been living with OA knee pain for months or years, your treatment options may change. You may have started with conservative therapies (such as physical therapy or NSAIDs), but only found temporary relief. When your pain is severe enough that your physician begins talking about more serious treatments such as opioids or steroid injections as your next option, it might be time to consider COOLIEF* Cooled RF, a minimally invasive, non-opioid treatment that provides up to a year of pain relief.
COOLIEF* IS A MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT OPTION TARGETING NERVES THAT TRANSMIT PAIN
When treating patients with OA knee pain, many patients must delay or don’t qualify for total knee replacement surgery. But as pain worsens, current pain treatment options, such as steroid injections and opioids, may only offer short-term relief or carry too much risk.
COOLIEF* is the first and only radiofrequency treatment FDA cleared to relieve moderate to severe OA knee pain. It’s a minimally invasive, non-opioid procedure that provides up to 1 year of pain relief. While not a replacement for knee surgery, a recent multicenter clinical study conducted with 151 OA knee patients demonstrated that COOLIEF* provides significantly greater and longerlasting pain relief, improved physical function, and higher patient satisfaction than intra-articular steroid injections.
The Top 7 Ways COOLIEF* Can Relieve OA Knee Pain
- Dramatic pain reduction
There was a 93% reduction of patients reporting severe OA symptoms 6 months
after receiving COOLIEF*. - Pain relief for up to 12 months
In clinical studies, most patients receiving COOLIEF* reported that their pain was
significantly reduced for up to 1 year. - Improved mobility
COOLIEF* has been proven to significantly improve long-term physical function
and quality of life. - Quick recovery time
Because the procedure is minimally invasive, most patients can expect to feel pain
relief within 1–2 weeks, much sooner than with surgery. - No opioid recovery medication
There may be some discomfort for a short period, but this discomfort can typically be treated with common over-thecounter medication. - No overnight hospital stay
Since this outpatient treatment requires no general anesthesia, patients are able to
return home shortly after treatment. - No incision
Unlike surgery, COOLIEF* involves no incision.