Hyaluronic Acid Joint Injections
Osteoarthritis is a condition of aging affecting our joints. The joints become painful and stiff limiting mobility and function. It is mainly experienced in weight bearing knees and hips.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in healthy joint fluid, which acts as a lubricant and shock absorber, helping your joints move smoothly. With arthritis, the quality of joint fluid decreases, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Hyaluronic Acid preparations such as Cingal, Durolane Monovisc and others help reverse this process.
The process
Anatomical landmarks are placed on the joint for accuracy.
The injection of approx.3-4 mls of HA is guided by a sonographer using an ultrasound machine. This confirms accurate delivery of the injection to the affected area.
Potential Outcomes
Hyaluronic Acid is very effective in delaying the need for joint replacement and significantly decreases pain and increases activity levels in our treatment population group.
The process can often be performed on the day of the initial consultation and usually provides effective relief for up to six to twelve months. This improvement is monitored with a standard patient-reported questionnaire before and after the procedure, and accurate objective physical examination.
Full benefit of the injection is usually experienced 6-8 weeks after the treatment.
