Nervexa
Revolutionary Alternative
for Joint Pain
Nervexa
The Alternative

to Joint Replacement

Orthopedic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ

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The New Gold Standard
in Joint Relief

Minimally
Invasive

We use tiny incisions and advanced mapping to treat the joint without the trauma of major surgery. This means less pain, no hospital stay, and a recovery that only takes weeks.

Permanent
Pain Relief

The Nervexa™ approach doesn’t just mask symptoms; it actually silences the nerve pain signal at the source. We provide a long-term solution.

Accessible
to Everyone

Nervexa™ is built for everyone, including those considered "high-risk" due to age, high BMI, or diabetes. And, we accept all major insurance providers.

10+ Years of
Clinical Expertise

The Nervexa™ protocol is built on elite medical leadership and peer-reviewed science. Our approach is backed by 10 years of clinical data and published in the world’s leading medical journals.

We use tiny incisions and advanced mapping to treat the joint without the trauma of major surgery. This means less pain, no hospital stay, and a recovery that only takes weeks.

The Nervexa™  approach doesn’t just mask symptoms; it actually silences the nerve signal at the source. We provide a long-term solution.
Nervexa™ is built for everyone, including those considered “high-risk” due to age, high BMI, or diabetes. And, we accept all major insurance providers.
The Nervexa™  protocol is built on elite medical leadership and peer-reviewed science. Our approach is backed by 10 years of clinical data and published in the world’s leading medical journals.
The Nervexa™ Approach

Revolutionary Method
to Relieve Joint Pain

Nervexa™ utilizes a unique 3-step innovation to target the specific nerves driving your chronic joint discomfort. This focused approach disrupts the cycle of pain at its source, allowing for a faster return to an active lifestyle.
STEP 1: Targeted
Inflammation Reduction

Chronic joint pain is often caused by excess blood flow that “feeds” inflammation. As part of the Nervexa approach, we perform a targeted procedure (Musculoskeletal Embolization) to calm this inflammatory blood flow, cooling the pain within the joint and preparing it for permanent relief.

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STEP 2: Permanent Pain
Signal Rerouting

Nervexa™ offers a permanent alternative to joint replacement. We identify the nerves transmitting pain and gently reroute them. We “silence” the pain permanently while keeping your joint’s natural function and strength fully intact.

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STEP 3: Long-Term Pain
Control Device Placement

We add a layer of permanent protection by utilizing an FDA-cleared electromagnetic field to disrupt any lingering pain signals. This smartphone-controlled device acts as a digital safety net, ensuring your joint stays comfortable for the long term.

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The Nervexa™ Approach

Revolutionary Method
to Relieve Joint Pain

Nervexa™ utilizes a unique 3-step innovation to target the specific nerves driving your chronic joint discomfort. This focused approach disrupts the cycle of pain at its source, allowing for a faster return to an active lifestyle.

STEP 1: Targeted
Inflammation Reduction

Chronic joint pain is often caused by excess blood flow that “feeds” inflammation. As part of the Nervexa approach, we perform a targeted procedure (Musculoskeletal Embolization) to calm this inflammatory blood flow, cooling the pain within the joint and preparing it for permanent relief.

Healthcare provider examining patient's leg during physical therapy session
Clinician in dark scrubs examining a patient's arm

STEP 2: Permanent Pain
Signal Rerouting

Nervexa™ offers a permanent alternative to joint replacement. We identify the nerves transmitting pain and gently reroute them. We “silence” the pain permanently while keeping your joint’s natural function and strength fully intact.
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Man in turquoise shirt smiling outdoors with trees in background
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STEP 3: Long-Term Pain
Control Device Placement

We add a layer of permanent protection by utilizing an FDA-cleared electromagnetic field to disrupt any lingering pain signals. This smartphone-controlled device acts as a digital safety net, ensuring your joint stays comfortable for the long term.
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Expert Orthopedic Surgery
for the Upper Extremities

In addition to advanced joint pain procedures, we also specialize in traditional orthopedic surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and peripheral nerves throughout the body.  Our surgical team is dedicated to restoring motion, strength, and function while relieving pain caused by injury, overuse, or degenerative conditions.  By combining advanced surgical techniques with highly personalized care, we help patients return to peak performance and daily activities with confidence.

All Insurance Plans Accepted

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Their Nervexa™ Experience & Pain Free Life

“I’m very happy...”

Patient Description: An 82 year old female returns to dancing after knee denervation procedure.

“No pain at all...”

Patient Description: Six weeks after knee surgery, the patient shares how they went from severe pain and daily pain medication to being completely pain-free. Today, they’re back to biking, yard work, and enjoying life again.

“Saved me from all that pain.”

Patient Description: This high risk patient had a history of a liver transplant and significant, sustained knee pain.

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Recovery Story

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The Patient: 73 & Former Athlete

The Challenge: Relying on opioids and cortisone shots that no longer worked.

The Nervexa Result: Just 16 days after his procedure, he was able to play three consecutive days of golf without pain.

Areas Treated by Nervexa™

Move Beyond Surgery & Injections

Double Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Behind Nervexa™ Innovation

Joshua Hustedt, MD, MHS

Founder: Established the Joint Denervation Consortium and the Knee Treatment Research Group, leading the national conversation on minimally invasive pain solutions.

Academic Authority: Serves as an Associate Professor and Research Director at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he mentors the next generation of surgeons.

Award-Winning Researcher: Internationally recognized for his work in minimally invasive nerve treatments, receiving top honors for his contributions to musculoskeletal science.

Double Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Elite Education & Training

Joshua Hustedt, MD, MHS

His clinical foundation was built at the world’s most prestigious institutions:

Yale University: Earned both his Medical Degree and Master of Health Science.
Duke University: Completed advanced surgical fellowship training in peripheral nerve and complex reconstruction.
Stanford University: Academic and athletic standout, setting the stage for a career of high-performance medicine.

Double Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Clinical Leadership
& Innovation

Joshua Hustedt, MD, MHS

  • Founder: Established the Joint Denervation Consortium and the Knee Treatment Research Group, leading the national conversation on surgery-free pain solutions.
  • Academic Authority: Serves as Assistant Professor and Research Director at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he mentors the next generation of surgeons.
  • Award-Winning Researcher: Internationally recognized for his work in minimally invasive nerve treatments, receiving top honors for his contributions to musculoskeletal science.

Double Board-Certified
 Orthopedic Surgeon

Behind Nervexa™ Innovation

Joshua Hustedt, MD, MHS

Founder: Established the Joint Denervation Consortium and the Knee Treatment Research Group, leading the national conversation on minimally invasive pain solutions.

Academic Authority: Serves as an Associate Professor and Research Director at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he mentors the next generation of surgeons.

Award-Winning Researcher: Internationally recognized for his work in minimally invasive nerve treatments, receiving top honors for his contributions to musculoskeletal science.

Double Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Elite Education & Training

Joshua Hustedt, MD, MHS

His clinical foundation was built at the world’s most prestigious institutions:

Yale University: Earned both his Medical Degree and Master of Health Science.
Duke University: Completed advanced surgical fellowship training in peripheral nerve and complex reconstruction.
Stanford University: Academic and athletic standout, setting the stage for a career of high-performance medicine.

Double Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Clinical Leadership & Innovation

Joshua Hustedt, MD, MHS

  • Founder: Established the Joint Denervation Consortium and the Knee Treatment Research Group, leading the national conversation on surgery-free pain solutions.
  • Academic Authority: Serves as Assistant Professor and Research Director at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he mentors the next generation of surgeons.
  • Award-Winning Researcher: Internationally recognized for his work in minimally invasive nerve treatments, receiving top honors for his contributions to musculoskeletal science.
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Clinically Significant
Reduction in Pain

From Severe (8.7/10)
to Mild (2.9/10)

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Improved Mobility

Significant restoration
of physical function.

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Increase in Quality of Life

Measured improvement in
daily well-being.

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Accessible For All

Want to keep your natural joint? Told you are "too young" or "too old" for joint replacement? Concerned about the risks of major surgery? Cortisone Stopped Working? BMI over 40 or A1C over 7? Experiencing Post-Joint Replacement Persistent Pain?

Want to keep your natural joint?

Nervexa™ Vs Other Joint Pain Treatments

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Cortisone / Gel Injections

Total Joint Replacement

Primary Goal

Permanent Nerve "Silence"

Temporary "Masking"

Hardware Replacement

Your Anatomy

100% Preserved

Preserved, Cartilage Damage

Removed (Bone & Tissue)

Duration

Long-term/Permanent

1–3 Months

15–20 Years

Recovery Time

3-4 Weeks

2-3 Days

6-9 Months

Anesthesia

Local/Twilight

None

General (Intubation)

Hospital Stay

None

None

1–3 Days

BMI/A1C Limits

No Restrictions

None

Strict Limits

Success Rate

92%*

Declines after 1 year

80–85%*

Freedom From

Joint Pain Starts Here

Permanent Joint Pain Relief: Minimally Invasive
Surgical Procedure, Faster Healing