Viscosupplementation

Viscosupplementation works by artificially supplementing the fluid in the joint which increases the viscosity or thickness of the lubrication. After proper sterilization, a needle is placed into the joint under live ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance. A pre-filled syringe of viscosupplementation is then injected into the joint to help loosen the knee and reduce friction thereby decreasing pain, minimizing inflammation, and improving motion. This artificial lubrication will ideally “save” your knee from further deterioration, and help you to avoid surgery.

Conditions Treated With Hylagan

Osteoarthritis, knee, and hip pain are common for many adults in the United States including athletes, weekend warriors, and workers who have spent years on their feet. The degeneration of cartilage and tissue within the joint often begins as a subtle discomfort and leads to severe pain as time goes on. While knee and other joint injections cannot reverse osteoarthritis, they can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of pain and inflammation associated with it. Conditions include:

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
Hip osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
Shoulder osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
Rotator cuff syndrome

Typical Benefits Of Hyaluronan Fluid Injections In Knees And Other Joints

Adds lubrication to the joint which restores movement and minimizes pain.
Facilitates better knee movement
Slows the progression of arthritis