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Suggest Remedies For Meniscus Tear In The Right Knee
Question: I am 63 year old female, in good shape,etc I tore my 2 menicus in my right knee and had surgery, prp, and lots of pt in addition to going to the gym on a regular basis. None of these procedures helped. I still can not walk a that far, let alone jog,etc without my knee feeling quite strained and tired (no intense pain). My new ortho would like to give me knee injections of orthovisc? I do not like taking any kind of steroid, drugs,etc Your counsel please?
Thanks, xxxxx
Thanks, xxxxx
Brief Answer:
it is similar to an agent that is normally found in the joint spaces
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Orthovisc is not a steroid so you would not have to worry about the potential effects that can occur with steroids.
Orthovisc (hyaluronan) is similar to the hyaluronic acid that is normally found in the joint spaces.
It can act as a lubricant or padding/cushion in the joint spaces
Your doctor is hoping that they would have this effect in your joints, act as a cushion/padding, therefore minimizing the pain that you are experiencing.
The main possible effects would be initial pain at the injection site as well as initial swelling ,bruising, firmness
Since you had surgery and have been exercising with little relief, you should consider the injection to see if it would help you.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it is similar to an agent that is normally found in the joint spaces
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Orthovisc is not a steroid so you would not have to worry about the potential effects that can occur with steroids.
Orthovisc (hyaluronan) is similar to the hyaluronic acid that is normally found in the joint spaces.
It can act as a lubricant or padding/cushion in the joint spaces
Your doctor is hoping that they would have this effect in your joints, act as a cushion/padding, therefore minimizing the pain that you are experiencing.
The main possible effects would be initial pain at the injection site as well as initial swelling ,bruising, firmness
Since you had surgery and have been exercising with little relief, you should consider the injection to see if it would help you.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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