Radiofrequency treatment to relieve knee pain.
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Coolief Procedure Arthritis Pain
The Coolief procedure uses radiofrequency to treat knee pain caused by arthritis. It involves applying heat to the nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee.
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Introduction & Indications
The Coolief procedure uses radio waves to interrupt pain signals from specific nerves in the knee. It is an ideal option for managing osteoarthritis-related pain when surgery is not possible due to medical reasons, as it can provide several months of pain relief without the need for daily medication. The procedure uses heat from radio waves like standard radio frequency ablation but also provides a cooling effect, which allows more energy to be safely transmitted, resulting in longer-lasting relief.
Surgical Procedure
This is an outpatient procedure performed under image guidance. Needles and water-cooled electrodes are inserted at specific points to target the nerves responsible for sending pain signals to the brain. The energy from the needles prevents the transmission of these signals, and the cooling effect reduces damage to surrounding tissues.