Hyaluronic Acid

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Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid injection is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) in patients who have already been treated with pain relievers.

Hyaluronic acid is similar to a substance that occurs naturally in the joints. It works by acting like a lubricant and shock absorber in the joints and helps the joints to work properly.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

When you have osteoarthritis (OA) in the knees, for instance, the hyaluronic acid in the affected joint gets thinner. Hyaluronic acid gel injections act as a lubricant so the joint works more smoothly. The hyaluronic acid from these injections may also reduce inflammation in the joint and therefore joint pain and swelling.

Hyaluronic Acid gel injection (HA)

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a lubricant and shock absorber that mimics the body’s natural joint fluid that is more resistant to breaking down, due to inflammation cause by arthritis. HA can deliver pain relief by reducing friction within the joint and reducing the mechanical forces on the injured cartilage.

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What to expect when getting a Hyaluronic Acid gel injection

First, the practitioner cleans the area. If your knee, for instance, is swollen with excess fluid, practitioner may first inject a local painkiller, and then must first insert a needle into the joint to withdraw excess fluid. With the same needle still in place, they can usually inject hyaluronic acid into the joint.

After an injection, you should not do any hard weight-bearing activity for one or two days. Otherwise, you should be able to resume normal activities.

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