Cryoneurolysis for Surgical Pain Relief
Freeze pain before it starts.
Recover faster.
Reduce or eliminate the need for opioids.
Understanding Surgical Pain
Proactive pain management makes all the difference.
Surgery triggers nerve pathways that cause both short-term and long-term pain. Without proper management, surgical pain can:
Delay recovery and rehab participation
Increase reliance on opioids, possibly leading to addiction
Raise the risk of developing chronic post-surgical pain
What Is Cryoneurolysis?
Cryoneurolysis is a drug-free pain management technique that uses targeted cold technology to temporarily interrupt pain signals from specific nerves.
Non-opioid, minimally invasive and long-lasting
Can be performed before or after surgery*
Provides weeks to months of targeted relief while nerves naturally regenerate
*We recommend treating the nerves before surgery to stop pain before it starts. After surgery, inflammation, swelling and dressings can make it harder—or even impossible—to do the procedure safely or effectively.
Why Treat Pain Before Surgery?
Preoperative cryoneurolysis can help prevent pain before it begins. It is ideal for surgical procedures known to cause significant discomfort, including:
Knee replacement
Shoulder replacement
Rotator cuff repair with or without biceps tendon repair
Complex Foot & Ankle Reconstruction, including Ankle Replacement
Mastectomy
Thoracotomy and thoracoscopy
Preoperative cryoneurolysis may:
Reduce opioid use during and after surgery
Enhance comfort and mobility
Improve sleep
Promote faster, more complete recovery
Reduce chronic post-surgical pain
Already Had Surgery? Still in Pain?
If you’re struggling with ongoing pain after surgery, cryoneurolysis can still help.
We use the same targeted approach postoperatively to relieve persistent pain and help you return to normal activities faster.
The PainFreezeMD Approach
Led by an anesthesiologist specializing in perioperative and chronic pain prevention
Focused on opioid-sparing, patient-centered care
Dedicated to helping you move, heal and live