-- The practice is now offering six different types of knee injections as alternative, non-invasive treatments for individuals who are suffering from knee pain caused by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The injections reduce pain and improve mobility, and they can potentially delay the need for surgery.
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MSK Doctors’ viscosupplementation injections, also known as gel or HA injections, lubricate the knee joint with hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance that acts as a shock absorber. By supplementing the synovial fluid with more hyaluronic acid, viscosupplementation injections decrease inflammation, improving knee mobility and potentially slowing the progression of arthritis. The injections may need to be repeated every six months for sustained benefits.
By contrast, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections extract platelets from the patient’s blood and re-inject them into the knee to stimulate the body’s natural regenerative processes. The goal of this treatment is to accelerate healing in the ligaments and reduce inflammation. As with HA injections, PRP injections can improve knee function and slow the progression of arthritis but are more expensive.
MSK Doctors also offers newer treatments such as stem cell therapy and lipogems, both of which take advantage of different natural mechanisms to reduce pain and inflammation, regenerate damaged cartilage, and improve joint function. For longer-lasting pain relief, the practice also recommends that patients consider a one-time arthrosamid injection, as the polyacrylamide hydrogel used in this treatment will remain in the knee for an extended period of time. However, MSK Doctors notes that these options are expensive as well, and because they are still largely considered experimental, they are typically not covered by insurance.
Finally, MSK Doctors can offer patients corticosteroid injections, which are suitable for acute flare-ups. While corticosteroids are affordable and known to provide rapid pain relief, their effects are short-lived, and they are generally not recommended as a long-term treatment option for knee arthritis. Patients uncertain of which option is most suitable for them are advised to contact their health provider or MSK Doctors to discuss the benefits and potential side effects of each treatment.
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Name: Bethan Lee
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Address: MSK House London Road Silk Willoughby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Sleaford, England NG34 8NY, United Kingdom
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