The role and effectiveness of intra -articular injections of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint
Injections of hyaluronic acid help restore joint mobility and reduce pain during movement. The introduced drug is similar in composition to synovial fluid and acts as articular lubrication.
This simple procedure prevents the destruction of the joint and is able to temporarily replace the operation of the installation of artificial endoprosthesis.
Injections with hyaluronic acid play an important role in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint in patients who do not have a pronounced clinical effect of therapy with the help of local or oral drugs and physiotherapy. This is safe and effective, with the exception of minor side effects, such as local pain and edema, which, however, stop quite quickly. Severe allergic reactions are extremely rare. Injections with hyaluronic acid provide adequate anesthesia and improvement of the joint function for up to six months, regardless of the amount of injections and the type of drugs used. Ultrasound navigation when administering the drug makes manipulation highly effective and safe.
- Arthrosis and other degenerative joint diseases.Injections of hyaluronic acid are used to treat osteoarthritis and other degenerative changes in the joints. The drug helps to make up for the lack of synovial fluid, reduces the friction of the articular surfaces and slows down the destruction of cartilaginous tissues.
- Elimination of pain and improving functioning.Hyaluronic acid acts as a natural “lubricant” for the joints. It reduces the pain that occur during movement, and helps to restore the normal mobility of the joint.
- Recovery after injuries, such as bruises or stretching. Injections help to accelerate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation and prevent the development of degenerative changes in the joint.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of joint fluid, so drugs based on it can completely replace a natural lubricant.
Accordingly, the injections of hyaluronic acid are necessary for the joints if there is a lack of synovial fluid in them, which affects the function of the articular compound.
One injection solves several problems at once:
- Increases mobility
- Reduces pain
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves tissue nutrition
- Slows down the processes of aging fabrics
Injections for gonartrosis (arthrosis of the knee joint) are used not only to relieve pain, relieve symptoms, but also for the treatment of pathology - with arthrosis, the articular cartilage is destroyed, and hyaluronic acid can slow down this process.
It is necessary to make injections in the knee joint with arthrosis with courses-the frequency of injections is determined by the specialist.
Such injections do not cancel the main treatment aimed at eliminating the root cause of the disease. The action of hyaluronic acid lasts several months.
