MEET THE STAFF
You may have noticed a new voice when calling the office!
Lisa has been with Kanuru Interventional Spine and Pain Institute for 10 years. She is the "go to girl" for questions regarding billing or scheduling your next appointment!
Did you know Kanuru Interventional Spine and Pain Institute has a website full of GREAT information on the different types of injections we offer? Here is the link-
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We have been having a few issues with our phone lines. We are OPEN and Dr. Kanuru is NOT on vacation.
Call 219-838-1100 to schedule your next appointment either through telehealth or in person!
YOUR PHYSICAL BODY (YOUR BEST FRIEND) IS THE ONLY ONE THAT STAYS WITH YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE. HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF IT AT EACH STAGE OF LIFE HAS PROFOUND EFFECT ON NEXT STAGE OF YOUR LIFE . Please take care of it starting today by DOING REGULAR EXERCISE .
Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
November 14 at 6:54 PM ·
As COVID cases are rising please make an effort to strengthen your Immune system. For the body at least
30 minutes exercise. Keep lungs in good shape by doing
Breathing exercises. Simply BLOWING BALLOON SEVERAL TIMES EXPAND YOUR LUNG CAPACITY.
As COVID cases are rising please make an effort to strengthen your Immune system. For the body at least
30 minutes exercise. Keep lungs in good shape by doing
Breathing exercises. Simply BLOWING BALLOON SEVERAL TIMES EXPAND YOUR LUNG CAPACITY.
As COVID cases are rising please make an effort to strengthen your Immune system. For the body at least
30 minutes exercise. Keep lungs in good shape by doing
Breathing exercises. Simply BLOWING BALLOON SEVERAL TIMES EXPAND YOUR LUNG CAPACITY.
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Knee & Hip Joint Injections Q & A
What causes joint pain?
Illnesses or injuries can damage the connective tissue in your joints. Damaged joints may feel achy, stiff, swollen, or hot and you may struggle to perform your daily activities. You might even rely on a constant supply of painkillers to manage your discomfort.
Joint pain can be a symptom of many different health conditions. People with the following conditions often suffer from pain in their hips or knees:
Arthritis
Repetitive stress injuries
Sports injuries
Bursitis
Gout
Autoimmune disorders
These conditions are often treated with medications or physical therapy. But in some cases, you may struggle with ongoing pain even after receiving other treatments. Joint injections can be a valuable part of your treatment strategy.
What are knee and hip joint injections?
Knee and hip joint injections contain corticosteroids, a medication which can help reduce inflammation to relieve pain and swelling. While steroid medications may not cure your illness or injury, they can work with other treatments to provide fast and long-lasting pain relief.
It’s important to understand that steroid medications are not painkillers. Instead of blocking pain signals, they work to reduce your pain by controlling the inflammation that puts pressure on your joints.
These medications can be an excellent option for patients who can’t use or prefer not to use narcotics. Unlike prescription painkillers, corticosteroids don’t make you groggy and don’t carry any risk of addiction. And unlike surgical procedures, these injuries require no hospitalization or lengthy recovery time.
You can usually receive these injections in Dr. Kanuru’s office, and within a few minutes, you can go straight home.
What results can I expect from knee and hip injections?
While individual results may vary, most patients notice significant pain relief soon after receiving their injections. Sometimes it may take a few days before you feel the full benefits, but effects can last for weeks or even months. You may need multiple shots to manage your pain over a long period of time.
Dr. Kanuru assists his patients in developing a personalized treatment plan to achieve long-term pain relief. If you’re ready to switch from short-term pain relief to long-term pain management, call today or request an appointment online.
Do you have long-term pain that seems untreatable? Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a clinically proven, FDA-approved therapy that helps you control your chronic pain. At Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute, Dr. Kanuru uses cutting-edge products from Boston Scientific to provide comprehensive SCS treatment, as an alternative to back surgery! Don’t suffer another day. Call Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute to start your SCS treatment trial and to learn more about this procedure. 219-838-1100
DO YOU SUFFER FROM KNEE PAIN?? This procedure may be what you are looking for!
RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION FOR CHRONIC KNEE PAIN
This procedure is used for CHRONIC PAIN of the knee secondary to Osteoarthritis that does not respond to pain medications. Knee pain can be effectively treated with RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION OF NERVE BRACNCHES that supply the knee joint.
What is Radiofrequency ablation of knee joint?
The knee joint is supplied by nerve branches called Genicular nerves. Radiofrequency Ablation blocks the pain signals from the knee joint by creating RF(heat) lesions around these nerves.
Who are candidates for this procedure?
1. Patients with chronic knee pain secondary to mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
2. Patients who failed to respond to medications and who don’t want to go undergo surgery.
3. Patients who have had knee surgery and still have significant pain.
4. Patients who are not candidates for surgery secondary to medical conditions like heart and lung problems.
Is this an outpatient procedure?
Yes. This is an outpatient procedure that usually takes less than 30 minutes.
How is this performed?
This procedure is performed under live x-ray called Fluoroscopy.
Are there any tests done before this procedure?
Yes. Two diagnostic blocks of the Genicular nerves (nerve branches that supply knee joint) are done before deciding whether a patient is a candidate for Radiofrequency.
How are the results?
Results are usually good. However, results vary with each patient and the condition of their Arthritis.
How about complications?
Complications are rare. Post procedural pain which is minimal may last for a few days and responds well with pain medications. Other complications like infection, nerve damage and neuritis are rare . Occasionally patients may experience numbness over the skin in the area of Radiofrequency that can last for a few weeks.
Please call our office 219- 838-1100 to set up an appointment to discuss further.
Wishing everyone a safe New Years Eve and a HAPPY 2021!!!
