How Long Does Nerve Hydrodissection Last?

Nerves in the human body have to travel through some pretty tight spaces to reach their destinations! Unfortunately, in some cases, the muscles around nerves can become too tight, which can cause the nerves to send sharp pain signals to the brain. This issue, known as a trapped nerve or nerve entrapment, has the potential to seriously affect your quality of life! Fortunately, effective treatments, such as nerve hydrodissection, are available. What is nerve hydrodissection, and how long can you expect its results to last? This blog post explains some important information.

What Is Nerve Hydrodissection?

Nerve hydrodissection is also known as peripheral nerve hydrodissection. During the treatment, a skilled doctor carefully injects a fluid solution into the tissue around a trapped nerve, essentially creating a cushion that relieves entrapment. The injections are guided by musculoskeletal ultrasound to ensure the fluid solution goes into exactly the right place.

Nerve hydrodissection has been able to help people who suffer from various nerve compression conditions, including cubital tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and other types of aches and pains. It is popular because it is minimally invasive, requires no significant downtime, and has the potential to help patients avoid surgery. It is also usually covered by medical insurance.

How Long Do the Results Last?

It is important to remember that every individual reacts differently to treatment. Depending on the severity of your condition, you might notice a big reduction in pain within just a few weeks of your first nerve hydrodissection appointment. However, some patients require a second or even third treatment within the months following their first session.

You might enjoy permanent pain relief from nerve hydrodissection, but that is not guaranteed. If you continue to experience persistent symptoms after your treatment, talk to your care team. After learning about your symptoms and performing a thorough exam, they might propose a different way to relieve your pain. In rare cases, surgery is necessary.

You should not have to live with the pain and discomfort of trapped nerves! Talk to a qualified orthopedic physician to find out if peripheral nerve hydrodissection might be able to help you find long-lasting relief.

Meet the Practice

The Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics of Fort Lauderdale is proud to feature a large team of medical experts. Nerve hydrodissection is just one of the many conservative and effective treatment options available in our practice. If you are curious about this treatment and what you can expect from it, we would be pleased to answer your questions. Contact our office at 954-563-2707.