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Is Non Viscous Hyaluronic Acid Treatment For Knee Pain Safe?
Hi, I am interested in taking nonviscous hyaluronic acid treatments for knee pain. I am 69 years old and the doctor said the xray showed that the cartilage is almost gone. Is this a safe option for me ? I am trying to avoid knee replacement. Also, which is the best type for my treatment, and are nurse practitioners authorized to administer the injections?
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
Dear patient
injection of hyaluronic acid into the knee joint is helpful in early stages of osteoarthritis like stage 1 and 2. You said all the cartilage has gone means grade 4 osteoarthritis. In that case injection will not help. Better option is to go for total keep joint replacement. Hyaluronic acid injection should be given by authorised orthopaedic practitioner expert in intraarticular injections. If you are not willing for surgery physiotherapy will be Better.
injection of hyaluronic acid into the knee joint is helpful in early stages of osteoarthritis like stage 1 and 2. You said all the cartilage has gone means grade 4 osteoarthritis. In that case injection will not help. Better option is to go for total keep joint replacement. Hyaluronic acid injection should be given by authorised orthopaedic practitioner expert in intraarticular injections. If you are not willing for surgery physiotherapy will be Better.
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