Interventional Pain Medicine
Qutenza® Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Feet
Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes and its complications including painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the feet. Neuropathic foot pain can make it difficult for patient to walk and stay active. The pain is also often worse at night and disrupts restorative sleep. A Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% treatment at WellSpan Pain Management can bring relief by way of capsaicin, commonly known as the active ingredient in chili peppers.
30-minute application with
Qutenza® administered by
a healthcare professional at
WellSpan Pain Management
Qutenza® treatment can
provide significant relief
for up to 3 months
Subsequent applications
at a quarterly interval can
help patients improve
quality of life
What is Qutenza®?
Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% is a topical system applied as an adhesive patch. The patented matrix technology in the patch delivers high concentration (8%) capsaicin, commonly known as the active ingredient in chili peppers. Qutenza® is unique because it acts locally and is well-tolerated. Qutenza® is not a pill, is not an opioid, and is noninvasive.
How does Qutenza® work?
Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% is a topical system applied as an adhesive patch. The patented matrix technology in the patch delivers high concentration (8%) capsaicin. Qutenza® works on nerve fibers responsible for transmitting painful sensations.
• 30-minute application with Qutenza® administered by a healthcare professional at WellSpan Pain Management
• Qutenza® treatment can provide significant relief for up to 3 months
• Subsequent applications at a quarterly interval can help to improve quality of life
Do I need a referral?
For more information to learn whether you may be a potential candidate for treatment with Qutenza®, call WellSpan Pain Management at 570-768-3150.
iovera°® Treatment for Osteoarthritis (OA) Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when the cartilage in your knee joint breaks down, enabling the bones to rub together. iovera° is a new treatment option uses extreme cold to stop nerves from sending pain signals to your brain providing pain relief for up to 90 days.
iovera° treatment can
provide up to 90 days
of pain relief
iovera° treatment prior to knee replacement surgery aids in faster recovery of range of motion after surgery
iovera° is safe,
minimally-invasive,
cleared by the FDA,
and for surgical and
non-surgical patients
What is iovera°?
The iovera° system is a patented handheld device that delivers immediate, long lasting pain relief using cryoneurolysis (targeted cold therapy) to stop nerves from sending pain signals to the brain.
How does iovera° work?
The Smart Tip of the device is inserted through the skin to the treatment site. iovera° utilizes nitrous oxide to create a cold zone around targeted nerves, temporarily blocking pain signals without permanently damaging nerves. iovera° is not an injection and does not contain medication. iovera° is safe, effective, minimally-invasive, and cleared by the FDA. It can be utilized for patients who are not surgical candidates, but are in need of pain relief.
Do I need a referral?
For more information to learn whether you may be a potential candidate for treatment with iovera°, call WellSpan Pain Management at 570-768-3150.
- Conditions We Treat• Sciatica
• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Spinal stenosis - Treatment Options• iovera°®
• Joint injections
• Nerve blocks
• Viscosupplementation
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Epidural steroid injections
• Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% topical system