Knee Pain Treatment Without Surgery

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® delivers lasting relief from chronic knee pain caused by arthritis or degenerative joint disease — a minimally invasive alternative to knee replacement, performed outpatient through a 4mm incision with recovery in about an hour.

85% average pain relief

Outpatient, 1-hour recovery

4mm Band-Aid incision

Living With Chronic Knee Pain

When climbing stairs, kneeling, or even resting brings aching, stiffness, swelling, or a grinding sensation, knee pain stops being an inconvenience and starts shrinking your life. Many people — including those already recommended for knee replacement — are told surgery is their only option. Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® offers another path: treating the source of the pain without replacing your joint. And if it isn’t right for you, you remain a full candidate for knee replacement.

WHAT CAUSES IT

Common Causes of Chronic Knee Pain

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

Osteoarthritis

Cartilage breakdown leaves bones grinding, the most common source of lasting knee pain.

Previous Injury or Surgery

Old meniscus tears, ligament damage, or prior operations can leave the joint chronically painful.

Overuse & Wear

Years of high-impact activity or heavy load gradually wear the joint surfaces.

COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS

Knee Plasma Rhizotomy vs. Knee Replacement

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy treats the nerves carrying pain from your knee — it does not remove or replace the joint. For most patients that means a far smaller procedure and a far faster recovery — and avoiding the complications of metal joint replacement, including infection, implant loosening, and early-onset dementia linked to metal wear fragments entering the bloodstream.

Learn how the procedure works on our Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy page.

Minimally Invasive

A 4mm incision instead of major open surgery.

Outpatient

Home the same day, normal activity the next.

Joint-Preserving

Your natural knee stays intact.

	Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy	Knee Replacement
Incision	4mm	6–10 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	Replaces the joint
Your knee	Preserved	Removed

WATCH THE PROCEDURE

See How Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy Treats Knee Pain

Watch a short 3D animation of how Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® targets the nerves carrying pain from your knee — a minimally invasive, outpatient alternative to knee replacement.

WHY DEUK JOINT

Why Patients Choose Deuk for Knee Pain

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

Treats the Source

Targets the specific nerves transmitting pain from the knee, rather than masking symptoms.

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 Knee?

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

A physician has recommended knee replacement and you want a less-invasive option first
Chronic knee pain from arthritis or degenerative joint disease
Medication, injections, or physical therapy haven’t given lasting relief
You’d rather avoid the hardware, hospital stay, and long recovery of joint replacement
You’ve had a knee replacement that failed to relieve your pain

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 knee replacement.

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.

Ankle Pain

Treat chronic ankle joint pain with noninvasive surgery.

Knee Pain: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy an alternative to knee replacement?

For many patients with chronic knee pain, yes. Rather than removing and replacing the joint, the procedure destroys the specific nerves carrying pain signals from the knee, preserving your natural joint. A free MRI review determines whether you are a candidate.

How long is recovery after knee rhizotomy?

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

Will I be put under general anesthesia?

No. The procedure is performed under twilight sedation, avoiding the risks and longer recovery associated with general anesthesia.

Is the treatment permanent?

Typically, yes. Results are usually permanent. In some cases the surrounding muscles can become sore (bursitis or tendonitis) as patients return to more activity and use muscles they hadn’t been using — this can feel like the original pain but is a different source. Occasionally the procedure is repeated, or other treatments address muscle-related aches.

Is Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy covered by insurance?

It depends on your particular insurance plan whether they will cover all or part of your treatment. Our team will review your coverage with you before any procedure.

Find Out If You're a Candidate

Send us your recent knee MRI and Dr. Deukmedjian will personally review it — free. You’ll get a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan, with no obligation.

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Most insurance accepted · Melbourne, FL