Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®: Lasting Joint Pain Relief Without Replacement Surgery

Developed by neurosurgeon Dr. Ara Deukmedjian, Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy treats the source of chronic joint pain from arthritis and degenerative joint disease through a single 4mm opening — no joint removal, no hospital stay, and a return to everyday activity the next day.

85% average pain relief

Outpatient, 1-hour recovery

4mm Band-Aid incision

What Is Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy?

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® is a patented, minimally invasive procedure that destroys the specific nerves carrying pain signals out of an arthritic or injured joint. Using a precision plasma wand, Dr. Deukmedjian destroys those pain pathways through a single 4mm opening — without removing or replacing any part of the joint.

Unlike a heat-based ablation, plasma works at a lower temperature to treat the targeted tissue while preserving the surrounding joint structure. Your natural anatomy and movement stay intact — and because nothing is implanted, many patients who have already had a failed joint replacement can still be treated.

THE PROCEDURE

How Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy Works

From a free MRI review to recovery in about an hour — here’s what to expect.

1. Free MRI Review & Diagnosis

Send us your MRI for a no-cost review. We confirm the joint nerves driving your pain and whether Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy is right for you — no office visit needed to begin.

2. The 30-Minute Procedure

Under light twilight sedation — not general anesthesia — Dr. Deukmedjian makes a single 4mm opening and uses the plasma wand to destroy the pain-carrying nerves, leaving your joint intact. No large incision — a single 4mm opening closed with one staple.

3. Home the Same Day

It’s an outpatient procedure, so you recover at home — no hospital stay. Most patients are back to light daily activity the very next day.

COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy vs. Joint Replacement

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy treats the nerves carrying pain from your joint — it doesn’t remove or replace the joint itself. That’s a fundamentally different approach from replacement surgery — and it means avoiding its complications, including infection, implant loosening, 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 joint stays intact.

	Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy	Joint 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 joint	Preserved	Removed

WHY DEUK JOINT

The Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy Advantage

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

Treats the Source

Targets the specific nerves transmitting pain from the joint, 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 You?

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

A physician has recommended joint replacement and you want a less-invasive option first
Chronic joint pain from arthritis or degenerative joint disease — knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and more
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 joint 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 joint replacement.

85%

Average Pain Relief

20+

Years of Experience

4mm

Band-Aid Incision

Next Day

Back to Activity

ONE PROCEDURE, MANY JOINTS

Joints We Treat with Plasma Rhizotomy

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

The most common joint we treat — lasting knee relief without replacement.

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy a permanent fix?

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.

Will I be put under general anesthesia?

No. The procedure is performed under light twilight sedation — not general anesthesia — which is one reason recovery is so quick.

How big is the incision?

A single 4mm opening closed with one staple — a Band-Aid incision.

How long does the procedure take, and when can I go home?

Recovery takes about one hour, and you go home the same day — no hospital stay. The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes.

Can I have it if my joint replacement failed?

Often, yes. Because nothing is removed or implanted, many patients who have had a failed joint replacement are still candidates. A free MRI review will confirm.

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

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

Find Out If You're a Candidate

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

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

Most insurance accepted · Melbourne, FL