Arthrosamid for Joint Pain Relief
What Is Arthrosamid?
The Arthrosamid Injection is an exciting gel implant for Knee Arthritis.
It is injected into your knee and offers sustained pain relief compared to other injections in the market.
It embeds into the Knee Synovium and helps reduce the pain and inflammation in Knee Arthritis
It is a non degradable hydrogel which means it has the properties to lubricate and cushion for longer without breaking down. It becomes an integrated part of the soft synovial tissue in the joint capsule and is therefore classed as a knee implant.
It works by reducing stiffness, and offers relief from pain. It slows down the degeneration of the knee with a single injection and as a result, can lead to better functioning of the knee.
It has been used in the UK for 2 years and in Denmark for over 10 years. In many patients it has delayed or prevented the need for Knee replacement surgery.
We here at MyMSK Clinic are delighted to be able to offer this exciting revolutionary treatment in the battle against Osteoarthritis.
How Does Arthrosamid Work?
The Arthrosamid Injection interacts with the synovial membrane and reduces degeneration in the knee joint. This leads to enhanced lubrication and better cushioning in the knee
The outcome of a single injection can help greatly reduce pain.
It is injected into the inner joint cavity and improves the viscosity of the synovial fluid that’s located at your knee joint.
How Is Arthrosamid Injection Administered?
The Arthrosamid Injection can only be administered by a qualified specialist such as a MSK specialist or an Orthopaedic surgeon. It is injected into the knee joint under image guidance to ensure accuracy.
It is a minimally invasive procedure that can also be done as an outpatient. You won’t need to be admitted to a hospital to receive this treatment.
An antibiotic is given prior to the injection as this is a knee implant. This is to minimise the possibility of an infection.
Arthrosamid Injection Process
A local anaesthetic is administered at the injection site to numb the area to be injected. This is perhaps the only pain that you might feel.
After the injection has been administered, you will be advised to rest and ICE the knee for 48 hrs
The steps involved in the administering of Arthrosamid Injection are as follows:
- First, the knee is thoroughly cleaned and sterilised
- The injecting of Arthrosamid Injection takes place with the assistance of imaging to ensure that it’s administered accurately
- A needle is used for administering the knee injection
- The needle is removed, and the injection site is covered using a plaster.
Once the knee injection is administered, you can go home straight away. You don’t need to stay at the clinic after the treatment.
What Does The Arthrosamid Research Say?
The hydrogel does not degrade over time and thus is capable of providing long-term relief to knee pain. The clinical trials saw patients reporting a major reduction in knee pain after four weeks of the Arthrosamid Injection treatment.
In addition, the level of reduction was maintained during the first 3 years. In approximately 70% of patients, they will see a significant pain reduction with a single knee injection for at least 3 years and likely longer.
Patient with Grade 2 and 3 Arthritis and patients with a lower body mass index seem to have the best results and in the under 70’s successful outcomes have been reported in up to 80% of patients
The 3 year study was recently published and shows even at the 3 year mark, Arthrosamid is working effectively
Is Arthrosamid Safe?
The Arthrosamid Injection has approval for symptomatic treatment of knee arthritis.
However, it is not suitable for the following cases:
- If the patient has an infection around the injection site
- If the patient has undergone knee arthroscopy within the last six months ·
- If the patient suffers from haemophilia
In addition, if you have dental work going on, have an autoimmune disease, are under 18, are undergoing pregnancy, have a foreign body in your knee, or breastfeeding, you should contact us beforehand to ensure suitable provisions can be made before it is injected.
Arthrosamid Side Effects
The most common side effect is knee swelling for 4 to 6 weeks after the injection which does subside.
It is advised that you continue with your painkillers and regular medication as normal after the procedure.
The Arthrosamid Injection may induce a different sensation in the knee initially since it is a non-degradable hydrogel which embeds itself into the synovium as opposed to other treatments.
Availability Of The Arthrosamid Injection In The UK
Are you residing in the UK and suffering from Knee Arthritis? Is the quality of your life affected because of the knee pain?
If the answer to these questions is YES, then you could benefit from Arthrosamid.
Arthrosamid Injection is readily available at MyMSK Clinic in the UK.
We have two branches operating in the UK, Burnley and Manchester.
Call 0333 772 9655 to book in for a consultation today
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