Hearing the words “you need a knee replacement” can be a crushing feeling. It brings with it the daunting prospect of major surgery, anesthesia, a long and painful rehabilitation, and significant disruption to your life.
For many, the idea of replacing their natural joint is al step they’re simply not ready to take, leaving them feeling trapped between chronic pain and a major operation.
But what if there was another way? A scientifically proven, minimally invasive treatment that could provide such significant and long-lasting pain relief that the prospect of surgery moves from an impending reality to a distant possibility?
For a growing number of osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers, this is now a reality.
At MyMSK Clinic, we are at the forefront of providing a revolutionary treatment called Arthrosamid®, an injectable hydrogel that is proving to be a true game-changer for patients looking for an effective alternative to knee surgery.Â
This isn’t just another temporary fix; it’s a long-term strategy to manage your pain, improve your function, and help you take back control of your life.
The Knee Replacement Dilemma: Why So Many Seek Alternatives
The desire to avoid or delay knee replacement surgery is common and completely understandable. Patients often have very valid concerns:
- The “Too Young” Factor: Many surgeons are hesitant to perform replacements on patients under 60. This is because artificial joints have a finite lifespan (typically 15-20 years), and revision surgery is a much more complex procedure. This leaves younger patients in a difficult position—in severe pain but told to “wait it out.”
- Significant Surgical Risks: Knee replacement is a major operation with inherent risks, including infection, blood clots, nerve damage, and complications from anesthesia.
- A Gruelling Recovery: The post-surgery rehabilitation is not a walk in the park. It involves weeks to months of intensive physical therapy to regain strength and mobility, and a significant period of pain and dependence on others.
- Career and Lifestyle Disruption: For most people, taking several months off from work, family responsibilities, or an active lifestyle for recovery is simply not feasible.
Given these factors, it’s no wonder that a safe and effective non-surgical knee treatment is one of the most sought-after solutions in modern orthopaedics.
How Arthrosamid Changes the Game in OA Management
To understand how Arthrosamid can help you delay surgery, you have to understand why it’s fundamentally different from any other injection. While traditional treatments are absorbed by the body over time, Arthrosamid is a non-biodegradable hydrogel.
When injected into the knee, it doesn’t get broken down. Instead, it integrates with the lining of your joint to form a permanent, flexible, and cushioning layer. It physically augments your joint capsule, acting as a durable shock absorber that protects the damaged cartilage from the stresses of movement. This isn’t a temporary chemical effect; it’s a long-term structural improvement.
Key Benefits: How Arthrosamid Helps You Postpone Surgery
1. It Provides Sustained, Long-Term Pain Relief
The primary reason people finally agree to surgery is because the pain becomes unbearable. Arthrosamid directly addresses this. By providing a significant and lasting reduction in pain—with clinical studies showing relief being sustained for a few years years after a single injection—it removes the main driver for surgery. When your pain is well-managed, the urgency for a knee replacement simply fades away.
2. It Preserves Your Natural Joint
This is a profound psychological and physical benefit. Arthrosamid works with your own anatomy, enhancing its function rather than replacing it. You keep your natural joint, your sense of proprioception (your body’s awareness in space), and the original biomechanics of your joint. It’s a solution that is restorative, not amputative.
3. It Breaks the Cycle of Inactivity and Decline
Chronic pain forces you to be less active. Inactivity leads to muscle weakness. Weak muscles provide less support for your knee, which in turn leads to more pain. It’s a vicious cycle that speeds up the decline of your joint health.
By effectively managing the pain, Arthrosamid allows you to break this cycle. You can move more comfortably, stay active, and engage in physical therapy to strengthen the vital muscles around your knee. This improved function can help to slow the progression of your OA, further pushing back the need for surgical intervention.
4. It Offers Minimal Downtime and Maximum Living
Let’s compare the timelines:
- Knee Replacement: Days in the hospital followed by 3-6 months of rehabilitation before you’re back to “normal.”
- Arthrosamid Injection: A simple, in-clinic procedure that takes less than an hour, with a return to your normal daily activities within a couple of days.
Arthrosamid allows you to get back to your life almost immediately, offering a powerful improvement in your quality of life now, not in six months.
Your First Step: A Specialist Consultation at MyMSK Clinic
An article can provide information, but it can’t give you a diagnosis. The crucial first step to finding out if you can delay your knee replacement is to get an expert assessment from a musculoskeletal specialist.
At MyMSK Clinic, our consultation process is designed to give you a definitive answer.
We use diagnostic ultrasound to accurately visualise the state of your knee joint, determining the severity of your OA and whether you are a suitable candidate.
Our specialists at the Manchester and Burnley clinics will give you an honest, evidence-based opinion on whether Arthrosamid is a viable long-term strategy for you.
Conclusion: Take Control of Your Knee Health Journey
Being told you need a joint replacement no longer has to feel like the end of the road.
With revolutionary treatments like Arthrosamid, you now have a powerful, safe, and long-lasting option to manage your pain and postpone surgery for years.
Take control of your health journey. Don’t wait until the pain is unbearable. Book a consultation with our specialists today to explore your non-surgical options and discover how you can get back to living your life with less pain and more freedom.