The knee, with hip, one of the most common sites of osteoarthritis. This joint can sometimes benefit from the injection of hyaluronic acid, which gives a new youth cartilage.
Shock of infiltrations
The joint degeneration is characterized by the progressive destruction of cartilage. But contrary to popular belief, this shock does not deteriorate because he wears, but because it undergoes a change in its cellular balance. Originally: a disruption of its renewal - the cartilage is a living tissue - which leads to a decline in its quality and quantity. In particular, the joint secretes less than hyaluronic acid, which ensures lubrication and shock absorbing. Hence the idea of using this substance as "medicine".
By injecting hyaluronic acid into the joint cavity, doctors hope to restore elasticity to the synovial fluid and depleted, perhaps, revive the natural synthesis of the substance. This treatment is therefore understandable that as a background process on a joint that is not too damaged.
From 6 to 12 months respite
Multiple injections (typically three treatment protocol according retained in France) are required to obtain a benefit, responsive after two to five weeks on average. The decrease in pain and improving joint mobility observed in 60% of cases that can then last from six to twelve months.
These infiltrations are well supported, even though a local reaction of a day or two, easy to calm down, observed in some patients. To reduce the risk, it is recommended not to overtax the joint within 48 hours and apply an ice pack. Reserved initially to hospital treatment is now available in pharmacies and reimbursed. But it can only be done by a specialist (rheumatologist, orthopedic surgeon, physiotherapist functional).
It is not a miracle cure, but more of a method for patients who are not adequately relieved by conventional treatments (anti-inflammatories, painkillers ...) and hygiene measures ( weight loss, wearing good shoes ...). Sometimes it's also a way to decrease the time of the prosthesis.
Shock of infiltrations
The joint degeneration is characterized by the progressive destruction of cartilage. But contrary to popular belief, this shock does not deteriorate because he wears, but because it undergoes a change in its cellular balance. Originally: a disruption of its renewal - the cartilage is a living tissue - which leads to a decline in its quality and quantity. In particular, the joint secretes less than hyaluronic acid, which ensures lubrication and shock absorbing. Hence the idea of using this substance as "medicine".
By injecting hyaluronic acid into the joint cavity, doctors hope to restore elasticity to the synovial fluid and depleted, perhaps, revive the natural synthesis of the substance. This treatment is therefore understandable that as a background process on a joint that is not too damaged.
From 6 to 12 months respite
Multiple injections (typically three treatment protocol according retained in France) are required to obtain a benefit, responsive after two to five weeks on average. The decrease in pain and improving joint mobility observed in 60% of cases that can then last from six to twelve months.
These infiltrations are well supported, even though a local reaction of a day or two, easy to calm down, observed in some patients. To reduce the risk, it is recommended not to overtax the joint within 48 hours and apply an ice pack. Reserved initially to hospital treatment is now available in pharmacies and reimbursed. But it can only be done by a specialist (rheumatologist, orthopedic surgeon, physiotherapist functional).
It is not a miracle cure, but more of a method for patients who are not adequately relieved by conventional treatments (anti-inflammatories, painkillers ...) and hygiene measures ( weight loss, wearing good shoes ...). Sometimes it's also a way to decrease the time of the prosthesis.
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