Viscosupplementation Injections Specialist

Viscosupplementation injections are specialized injections that reduce inflammation and pain in your knee joints. These injections are made of hyaluronic acid, a natural protein that lubricates your joints. Your body naturally produces hyaluronic acid, but the amount present in the joints often drops off with age.

Viscosupplementation injections offer several benefits, including:

• Better viscosity of joint fluids
• Improved joint mobilization
• Reduced inflammation
• Diminished knee pain
• Reduced need for knee surgery

Injections reduce the knee discomfort caused by arthritis, other degenerative diseases, and physical trauma. Knee injections are far less invasive than knee surgery.

To find out if you’re a candidate for viscosupplementation injections at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson, your provider reviews your medical history and symptoms. They complete a physical exam and often suggest you undergo blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or other imaging procedures.

The process of getting viscosupplementation injections is an outpatient procedure. Your orthopedist examines your knee joint for fluid retention and swelling. If needed, they drain off excess fluids from the joint before giving you the injections. Each injection takes just minutes to complete.

After undergoing viscosupplementation injections, take it easy on your joints for a while. You could notice temporary swelling or soreness at the injection site. Avoid long periods of standing and heavy lifting until your doctor gives you the OK. Ice the treatment area as needed.

Your orthopedist might recommend that you receive additional injections once weekly for 3-5 weeks. You might notice results right away or over several weeks or months. Results vary from patient to patient.

In some cases, your orthopedic specialist recommends more than one type of knee pain treatment to ensure the best possible, long-lasting results.