Nerve Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain

Nerve Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain stands out as a cutting-edge technique, offering targeted relief to individuals seeking lasting respite from the constraints of chronic knee discomfort.

Nerve Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain at Napa Pain Institute

Chronic knee pain can significantly impact one’s mobility and overall quality of life. At Napa Pain Institute, we understand the challenges posed by persistent knee pain and are committed to providing innovative solutions that go beyond traditional approaches. Among our advanced interventions, Nerve Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain stands out as a cutting-edge technique, offering targeted relief to individuals seeking lasting respite from the constraints of chronic knee discomfort.

The Precision of Nerve Ablation for Knee Pain

Nerve Ablation, specifically tailored for knee pain, is a minimally invasive procedure that targets the nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals in the knee joint. By using advanced technology, our specialists can precisely disrupt these pain signals, providing targeted relief and restoring functionality to the knee.

Conditions Addressed with Knee Nerve Ablation

Nerve Ablation for knee pain has demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in managing chronic knee pain associated with various conditions, including:

  • Osteoarthritis: Targeted relief for pain stemming from the wear and tear of the knee joint.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: Alleviating pain associated with chronic inflammation of the knee joint.
  • Post-Surgical Pain: Managing persistent pain after knee surgery through targeted nerve intervention.
  • Chronic Knee Injuries: Addressing pain resulting from ongoing knee injuries and trauma.

Personalized Nerve Ablation Plans for Tailored Relief

At Napa Pain Institute, we recognize that every individual’s experience with chronic knee pain is unique. Our team of experienced pain management specialists collaborates closely with patients to develop personalized Nerve Ablation plans. These plans are meticulously tailored to the specific pain profile, medical history, and lifestyle considerations of each patient, ensuring optimal efficacy and patient comfort.

A Team Committed to Your Journey

The mission at Napa Pain Institute is to empower individuals to regain control over their lives from the grip of chronic knee pain. Our specialists are not only experts in Nerve Ablation but are also dedicated to providing compassionate support throughout your journey. We understand that navigating chronic knee pain requires a personalized and attentive approach, and our team is here to provide the care needed to enhance comfort and mobility.

If you or someone you know is seeking innovative and personalized solutions for chronic knee pain, we invite you to explore the possibilities of Nerve Ablation at Napa Pain Institute. Take the first step towards lasting relief and a renewed sense of well-being. Contact Napa Pain Institute to schedule a consultation and embark on a personalized journey to Nerve Ablation tailored to your individual needs.

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DR. MELANIE D. JOHANSSON, MD, FACEP

Dr. Johansson comes to us as a fellowship-trained and board-certified pain management specialist with nearly a decade of experience. She completed her fellowship training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD where she then became the associate program director of the pain medicine fellowship and an assistant professor of military and emergency medicine. She graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia, was Pre-medicine at San Diego State University, and received her BSN from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Her breadth of experience comes from a full career of serving in the United States Navy where she was the recipient of multiple academic and military service awards including a Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy Commendation Medals, and numerous other individual, unit, and campaign awards. She has multiple published works and is the founding member of a military Pain Medicine Special Interest Group with the American Society of Regional Anesthesia.

In her free time, Dr. Johansson enjoys traveling, is newly married, loves dogs, and enjoys cooking and baking, as well as other creative pursuits. She has a particular interest in advanced procedural techniques for chronic pain relief and the effects of lifestyle on pain and healing. She looks forward to continuing our mission of providing our patients with the best care, every day.

Eric Grigsby, MD, MBA

CEO & Founder of Neurovations

Dr. Eric Grigsby enjoys a national reputation for excellence in the field of Pain Management. He has a background as a researcher, teacher and clinician and brings over 30 years of clinical experience to the Napa Pain Institute. Dr. Grigsby attended elementary and secondary school in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Economics from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He formed an interest in Pain Management as a career while working at Boston Children’s Hospital in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

After graduating from Boston University Medical School in 1984, Dr. Grigsby trained in General Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Pain Management at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He was invited to join the Medical Staff and teach at the Mayo Medical School until moving to California in 1989. The Dean of the University of California at Davis Medical Center then invited Dr. Grigsby to establish their first Pain Management Center, where he served as Medical Director until 1992. Following his post at UC Davis, Dr. Grigsby established his private Pain Management practice in Napa, California.

Today, he and his staff of over 50 professionals consult with patients throughout Northern California and the western United States.  More recently, Dr Grigsby completed his Masters in Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He speaks nationally on topics such as non-operative treatment of spinal disorders, the safe use of medications for the treatment of pain, and the legal and regulatory issues relating to the proper treatment of patients with chronic illness.