MSK HYALURONIC ACID INJECTIONS - OSTENIL + SOUTHAMPTON & FAREHAM

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Hyaluronic acid injections are an advanced treatment option for osteoarthritis. They are administered directly into synovial joints, which make up most of the joints in the body. Synovial joints are enclosed in a capsule containing synovial fluid, a thick, slippery substance that lubricates and cushions the ends of the bones. Common examples of synovial joints include the knees, hips, and shoulders.

Hyaluronic acid is a vital component of synovial fluid, playing a key role in lubricating joints and supporting smooth movement. Synovial fluid works to:

• Separate the bones, protecting their cartilage cushions from damage.

• Act as a shock absorber.

• Lubricate the joint.

• Act as a filter, blocking harmful substances but letting essential nutrition reach the cartilage.

So How Does it Work?

In a healthy joint, hyaluronic acid is continually broken down and replaced, maintaining a crucial balance. However, in osteoarthritis, this balance is disrupted, causing the body to break down hyaluronic acid faster than it can produce it. This leads to synovial fluid becoming thinner and less effective.

As osteoarthritis progresses, the cartilage in the joint wears down, becoming thin, uneven, and frayed. The combination of thinning synovial fluid and cartilage degeneration can result in painful bone-on-bone contact, stiffness, and swelling.

Hyaluronic acid injections help restore joint health by replenishing hyaluronic acid levels, offering a safe and effective non-surgical option to relieve arthritis symptoms.

Ostenil Plus

Ostenil Plus is a brand of hyaluronic acid injection that has been designed to be as effective as possible in treating osteoarthritis. The hyaluronic acid is manufactured using fermentation, creating a very pure product. It is free from animal proteins, which reduces the risk of triggering an allergic reaction.

Ostenil Plus contains a sugar derivative called mannitol, which lets the hyaluronic acid work more efficiently and last longer. Most patients notice a reduction in pain and arthritis symptoms for several months after a single Ostenil Plus injection.

Hyaluronic acid has been demonstrated to be safe in trials; you can have a repeat injection if needed. Alternatively, you may benefit from a course of more than one injection, depending on your needs.

Who Can Benefit From Ostenil Plus Hyaluronic Acid Injections?

Extensive clinical research supports the efficacy of Hyaluronic acid in managing osteoarthritis symptoms. Most patients report a significant dip in pain and improved joint function post-treatment. Nonetheless, individual responses can vary, emphasizing the importance of personalized care and consultations.

The therapeutic effects of Hyaluronic Acid injections can be variable but can often last between 6 to 12 months, or longer in some patients. Patient activity levels, severity of OA, and individual physiological responses can influence the duration of relief.

During the Procedure:

• Dr Phillips will clean the skin above the joint to protect against infection.

• He will inject local anaesthetic to numb the skin and tissues. This may sting a little, but it shouldn’t be painful.

• When the area is numb, Dr Phillips will inject Ostenil Plus directly into your joint using a fine needle, before withdrawing the needle and applying a plaster or small dressing to the wound.

• It can take a week or two to notice an improvement in symptoms, but pain and stiffness should gradually reduce with sustained improvements for 6-12 months after.

What are the risks of the procedure?

All joint injections carry risks; Dr Phillips uses best practice and care to reduce the risk of complications.

Hyaluronic acid injections are generally very safe, with no serious side effects in clinical trials. The risks of hyaluronic acid injections include:

• Pain following the injection.

• Swelling around the injection site.

• Minimal risk of allergy to the medication.

• Slight risk of joint infection.

Hyaluronic Acid for Tendon Problems

Hyaluronic acid (Ostenil Tendon) can also be used to treat pain and restricted mobility in tendon disorders caused, for example, by overuse or inappropriate biomechanical stress.

How does it work?

The lubricating characteristics of Hyaluronic acid increases tendon gliding and reduce agglutinations (stickiness). The tendon can work again as if well-oiled. Furthermore, Hyaluronic acid blocks pain receptors, hinders inflammatory mediators, and is a good transport medium for nutrients.

Ostenil Tendon ensures a harmonisation of the tendons and the surrounding structures, reduces pain and increases joint function.

It is administered directly into the tendon sheath and will naturally move throughout the length of the tendon.

Who can benefit from hyaluronic acid tendon injections:

Research has demonstrated hyaluronic acid injects can provide significant relief and aid recovery of tendon problems such as:

• Tennis elbow

• Golfers Elbow

• Rotator cuff tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

The therapeutic effects of Hyaluronic Acid injections can be variable but can often last between 6 to 12 months, or longer in some patients.

During the Procedure:

• Dr Phillips will clean the skin above the tendon to protect against infection.

• He will inject local anaesthetic to numb the skin and tissues. This may sting a little, but it shouldn’t be painful.

• When the area is numb, Dr Phillips will inject Ostenil Tendon directly into your tendonusing a fine needle, before withdrawing the needle and applying a plaster or small dressing to the wound.

• It can take a week or two to notice an improvement in symptoms, but pain and stiffness should gradually reduce with sustained improvements for 6-12 months after.

What are the risks of the procedure:

All joint injections carry risks; Dr Phillips usesbest practice and care to reduce the risk of complications.

Hyaluronic acid injections are generally very safe, with no serious side effects in clinical trials. The risks of hyaluronic acid injections include:

• Pain following the injection.

• Swelling around the injection site.

• Minimal risk of allergy to the medication.

• Slight risk of soft tissue infection.

Been told an injection may be beneficial for your issue? Get in touch to see if Dr Phillips can help you!