Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute

04/06/2026

Radiofrequency Ablation and New Treatments For Knee Pain
person holding his knee in pain, illustrating knee pain and the need for treatment.
Does every day seem challenging? When you are struggling with knee pain, you feel afraid of doing activities because you don’t trust the balance in your legs. Avoiding stairs, exercise, or even daily home tasks are warning signs that you should treat your condition and be supported while recovering your normal life’s rhythm.

Regardless of the cause of your knee pain, whether it is arthritis, previous injuries, or natural wear and tear, you must control it before it affects your decisions. In 2025, radiofrequency ablation and other minimally invasive treatments have proven to be excellent options for managing discomfort without surgical risk.

Why Knee Pain Keeps Coming Back
Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults in the US, and the discomfort lasts longer than people expect or worsens. The pain begins mildly, with symptoms as discomfort after walking, stiffness in the morning, or after sitting for a long time. Over time, these signs can develop complications and reduce your quality of life. The issue is that the cause doesn’t heal without treatment, and if you only treat the symptoms, you will experience how the pain returns.

What Traditional Treatments Miss With Knee Pain
Traditional treatments are the first option people choose when symptoms begin; however, they have limitations and don’t cover all the needs related to the condition. Some of these limitations are:

Medication: relieves the pain momentarily but doesn’t fix the problem in the joint.
Physical therapy: helps you to recover mobility and manage the pain, but it is only a support to move better again.
Surgery: it can be necessary in serious cases; however, it is invasive or requires a long recovery period, and for some patients, it is not a viable option.
How RFA Works: Treating Pain
RFA is a minimally invasive procedure that “turns off” the nerves that send pain signals to the brain from the knee. Through heat produced by radio waves, the doctor can stop the discomfort and block the nerves surrounding the joint. The result is that your leg will be working normally, but the signals will not be consistent. Radiofrequency ablation is also a rapid, ambulatory method with a short recovery time.

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Benefits That Patients Love
Patients who choose RFA for their knee pain reported a solid relief sensation for 6 or 12 months, in some cases, more than that range. Through the RFA treatment, the patients don’t have dependence on medication to manage their days. Additionally, another benefit is the improvement in mobility after the process; you can climb stairs, walk, or do light exercise again. If you are not considering knee replacement surgery, determine if this option is safe and effective for you by speaking with your specialist.

Other Treatments on the Horizon
Other available treatments for knee pain are also minimally invasive and offer rapid relief, without hospital stays or anesthesia. Some of these procedures are:

Joint Injections
Joint injections contain corticosteroids, a medication that 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.

MONOVISC
Hyaluronic acid applied to your knee reduces swelling and works as a lubricant agent to help the movement in your joint. This process also reduces the friction between your bones.

Treat Your Knee Pain with RFA at Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute
The discomfort doesn’t have to control or limit your life. With innovative treatments such as radiofrequency ablation or joint injections, many of our patients regain their mobility and quality of life without the need for invasive surgery.

Contact us and schedule a consultation with a specialist in pain management to discover the treatment plan that better suits your health needs.

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03/06/2026

Low Back Pain or Hip Issue? The Role of Sacroiliac Joint Injections in Indiana
Doctor explaining how the sacroiliac joint injections can relieve pain.
If you live in Indiana, you know that life requires constant motion—from hiking the trails at our state parks to the long daily commutes across the Crossroads of America. But when every step feels like a pinch in your lower back, or simply standing up from a chair becomes a challenge, it’s easy to assume the problem is “your spine.” However, there is a hidden culprit that is often overlooked: the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint.

At Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute, our focus on pain management ensures a short recovery time with long-term results. In this article, we explore how Sacroiliac Joint Injections can be the key to identifying your pain and, finally, eliminating it.

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The Big Question: Is Your Back or Your Sacroiliac Joint?
The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum (the base of your spine) to the pelvic bones. Its job is to act as a shock absorber between the upper body and the legs. When this joint becomes inflamed or has too much (or too little) movement, the pain can “mimic” other conditions such as sciatica or a herniated disc. In 25% of all low back patients, the sacroiliac joint may be the cause of the pain, and unlike a typical disc issue, SI joint pain often presents with these specific characteristics:

Pain localized to one side of the lower back or buttocks.
A burning sensation that radiates into the thigh but rarely goes past the knee.
Increased pain when climbing stairs, running, or sitting for long periods.
What Are Sacroiliac Joint Injections and How Do They Help?
Sacroiliac joint injections are a double-purpose procedure. They are both a diagnostic and potent pain management treatment. You will experience the diagnostic approach when you notice an immediate relief after the injection, which confirms to us that your joint is the root cause of your pain, and you avoid unnecessary low back pain treatments. Besides, the injection has a mixture of local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, a powerful combination to reduce inflammation while helping your body manage pain better, allowing your tissues to heal, and allowing you resume your normal activities without chronic pain.

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Why Sacroiliac Joint Injections are not Just a “Temporary Relief.”
It is crucial to understand that a Sacroiliac Joint Injection is not simply a “quick fix”—it is a strategic window of opportunity. By drastically reducing inflammation within the SI joint, patients experience a significant decrease in pain that often prevents them from participating in rehabilitation exercises. This creates the ideal timeframe to work with physical therapists on strengthening the core and the muscles that stabilize the pelvis. Rather than being an isolated treatment, the injection acts as a catalyst, allowing the body to heal holistically and restoring the stability needed to prevent the pain from returning once the medication wears off.

What to Expect During the Procedure in Indiana
We understand that the idea of a joint injection can cause anxiety. However, the process is quick, minimally invasive, and outpatient:

Imaging Guidance (Fluoroscopy): We use real-time X-ray technology to ensure the needle is placed with pinpoint accuracy inside the joint.
Patient Comfort: Local anesthesia is used to numb the skin area. The entire procedure usually takes less than 20 minutes.
Fast Recovery: Most of our patients in Indiana return home the same day and can resume their usual activities within 24 to 48 hours.
Expert Insight: For many patients, this injection provides the “pain-free window” necessary for physical therapy to be effective, allowing you to strengthen the supporting muscles without agony.
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Why Fluoroscopy is Necessary for Achieving Better Results with Sacroiliac Joint Injections?
One of the defining factors of a successful treatment at our Indiana clinics is the use of fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray technology). The sacroiliac joint has a complex, deep-seated anatomy, making it nearly impossible to deliver medication accurately based on touch alone. By using image guidance, our specialists can visualize the exact joint space, ensuring the potent anti-inflammatory is deposited precisely where the pain originates. This level of precision not only increases the procedure’s success rate but also minimizes discomfort, ensuring the treatment is as safe and effective as possible for every patient.

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