Ankle Pain Treatment Without Surgery

When chronic ankle pain from arthritis or degenerative joint disease makes every step, stair, or stand painful, Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® targets the source of the pain — without fusing or replacing your ankle. A 4mm, outpatient procedure with recovery in about an hour.

85% average pain relief

Outpatient, 1-hour recovery

4mm Band-Aid incision

Living With Chronic Ankle Pain

Every step, every staircase, every time you stand — when chronic ankle pain turns simple movement into a calculation, it shrinks your world. Many people — including those already recommended for ankle fusion surgery — are told surgery is their only option. Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® offers another path: treating the source of the pain while preserving your natural ankle. And if it isn’t right for you, you remain a full candidate for ankle fusion surgery.

WHAT CAUSES IT

Common Causes of Chronic Ankle Pain

Most chronic ankle pain traces back to wear, injury, or arthritis in the joint.

Ankle Osteoarthritis

Cartilage wear in the ankle joint causes stiffness, swelling, and pain that worsens with activity.

Old Sprains & Fractures

Previous ankle sprains, ligament damage, or fractures can leave the joint chronically painful and unstable.

Overuse & Instability

Years of high-impact activity, running, or repeated rolling of the ankle gradually wear the joint surfaces.

COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy vs. Ankle Fusion Surgery

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy treats the nerves carrying pain from your ankle — it doesn’t fuse, remove, or replace the joint. That’s a fundamentally different approach from ankle fusion surgery — and it means avoiding its complications, including implant issues and early-onset dementia linked to metal wear fragments entering the bloodstream.

Here’s how the two approaches compare, side by side.

Minimally Invasive

A 4mm incision instead of major open surgery.

Outpatient

Home the same day, normal activity the next.

Joint-Preserving

Your natural ankle stays intact.

	Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy	Ankle Fusion Surgery
Incision	4mm	3–5 inches
Anesthesia	Twilight sedation	General anesthesia
Hospital stay	Outpatient, same day	1–4 days
Recovery	About 1 hour	Weeks to months
Implant	None	Metal & plastic joint
Approach	Destroys the pain nerves	Fuses the joint
Your ankle	Preserved	Removed

WHY DEUK JOINT

Why Patients Choose Deuk for Ankle Arthritis Pain

A modern, joint-preserving approach designed around your recovery.

Treats the Source

Targets the specific nerves transmitting pain from the ankle, rather than masking symptoms with medication.

No Opioids, No Implant

Performed under twilight sedation with no hardware left in your body.

Fast Return to Life

An outpatient procedure with most patients back to normal activity the next day.

Is Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy Right for Your Ankle?

You may be a strong candidate for Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy if any of these sound familiar:

A physician has recommended ankle fusion surgery and you want a less-invasive option first
Chronic ankle pain from arthritis or degenerative joint disease
Old sprains or fractures that left the joint chronically painful and arthritic
Medication, bracing, injections, or therapy haven’t given lasting relief
You’d rather avoid ankle fusion or replacement

The fastest way to know for sure is a free MRI review. If Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy isn’t right for you, you remain a full candidate for ankle fusion surgery.

85%

Average Pain Relief

20+

Years of Experience

4mm

Band-Aid Incision

Next Day

Back to Activity

WE ALSO TREAT

Related Conditions

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy treats chronic joint pain throughout the body.

Hip Pain

Lasting relief for chronic hip joint pain, without replacement.

Shoulder Pain

A non-surgical option for chronic shoulder arthritis.

Knee Pain

Lasting relief for chronic knee pain, without replacement.

Ankle Pain: Frequently Asked Questions

Can ankle pain be treated with noninvasive surgery?

Often, yes. Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy treats the nerves carrying pain from the ankle through a single 4mm opening — no fusion or replacement. A free MRI review confirms whether you’re a candidate.

Is this an alternative to ankle fusion or replacement?

For many patients with chronic ankle pain, yes — it preserves your natural joint rather than fusing or replacing it. Your physician will confirm the right approach for your condition.

What kinds of ankle pain does it treat?

Chronic pain from arthritis, old sprains and fractures, and degenerative joint conditions that haven’t responded to bracing, medication, injections, or therapy.

How long is recovery?

Recovery takes about one hour, and most patients go home the same day, returning to light activity the next. It’s an outpatient procedure through a 4mm incision under twilight sedation.

Will I be put under general anesthesia?

No — the procedure is performed under light twilight sedation, not general anesthesia.

How do I find out if I'm a candidate?

Start with a free MRI review. Send us your recent ankle MRI/CT report and we’ll tell you whether Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy is right for your ankle pain.

Find Out If You're a Candidate

Send us your recent ankle MRI and Dr. Deukmedjian will personally review it — free of charge — to tell you whether Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy can relieve your ankle pain.

No hospital stay, no general anesthesia, and most patients are back to activity the next day.

Most insurance accepted · Melbourne, FL