What is Viscosupplementation Joint Injections?

Viscosupplementation is generally recommended for people who are experiencing the pain associated with arthritis.

Viscosupplementation

  • Is used to enable bones to move smoothly over one another and act as a shock absorber for the joints by simulating normal joint fluid.
  • Involves an injection of hyaluronic acid to mimic healthy, young synovial fluid to lubricate a joint.
  • Restores joint function by reducing or eliminating pain.

Benefits of Hyaluronic acid Joint Injections

 

  • Viscosupplementation can reduce pain, swelling and inflammation within the joint.
  • Viscosupplementation increases the cartilage depth on load-bearing surfaces.
  • Injections of hyaluronic acid may stimulate the body to produce more of its own hyaluronic acid.
  • Viscosupplemention can increase the viscosity of the synovial fluid.

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