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Ultrasound-guided injections for osteoarthritis
SPECIALIST TREATMENT FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE
An effective treatment to relieve pain cause by osteoarthritis
What is Arthrosamid®?
Arthrosamid® is a new and effective treatment injected into the knee to help treat the pain caused by osteoarthritis. The injection contains a hydrogel that works by cushioning and improving lubrication around the knee joint, reducing stiffness and pain and helping to improve movement. As the hydrogel doesn’t degrade, it provides long-lasting relief in just a single injection.
Need to know
At the time of the injection, you'll have a scan to determine the exact point of injection – this will be marked on your skin. The skin will also be cleaned with antiseptic, to avoid infection.
If your joint is very swollen, the radiologist will remove excess fluid with a needle. Next, the radiologist will inject corticosteroid and local anaesthetic into your joint (or the soft tissue surrounding the joint or tendon) under the guidance of the ultrasound. The procedure will typically take around 10-15 minutes.
You can leave as soon as the procedure is finished, but you should avoid strenuous exercise for the first few days. You should feel some pain relief within 24 hours.
Clinical trials have shown that most patients noticed a significant reduction in pain symptoms by week four and this level of pain reduction was maintained at the one-year follow-up period.
Paying for medical treatment
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Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
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