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These injections are used to decrease pain and stiffness and improve mobility for people suffering from osteoarthritis or arthritis (also known as ‘wear and tear’) in the joints. The solution injected contains sodium hyaluronate and it is injected into the joint space where the synovial fluid is. The fluid acts as a lubricant reducing friction and improving supply of oxygen and nutrients to the worn cartilage.
These injections are used to decrease pain and stiffness and improve mobility for people suffering from osteoarthritis or arthritis (also known as ‘wear and tear’) in the joints. The solution injected contains sodium hyaluronate and it is injected into the joint space where the synovial fluid is. The fluid acts as a lubricant reducing friction and improving supply of oxygen and nutrients to the worn cartilage.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) Injections are most effective in treatment of osteoarthritis of joints especially the knee joint. The drug works to restore the balance between the breakdown and production of sodium hyaluronate in the synovial fluid of the joint. Once pain and stiffness have decreased, a graduated exercise programme supervised by one of our practitioners will result in improvement in mobility and strength.
Treatment for acute and chronic sports injuries, arthritis, soft tissue injuries and exercise medicine consultations
You will have a thorough assessment to see if this treatment is appropriate and the treatment will be explained to you. You may be taken to our fluoroscopy theatre so the doctor can use the x ray or ultrasound equipment for guidance in placing the needle.
Local anaesthetic is used so it is not an excessively painful procedure. The doctor can administer extra pain relief if you do feel pain and will ask you throughout the procedure if you are ok and coping with the treatment.
We routinely perform a course of three injections and the benefits of these can last for up to 9 months. You can have as many courses of injections as you require if you find that they alleviate your symptoms for a significant length of time.
You may not notice any benefits immediately after the first injection but you should start to feel less pain and stiffness over the next few weeks. The improvement should last for several months. Once you are in less pain it is important that you book in to see one of our physios so they can monitor your progress and give you a graduated exercise programme to increase strength and mobility.
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