Hyaluronic Acid Injection - Manchester & Burnley

Hyaluronic Acid injections are used in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis when other methods to control the pain have not worked.

Hyaluronic acid is a major structural component of both joint and cartilage. It is also found in the fluid that lubricates the joints known as Synovial fluid. As we age, the production of hyaluronic acid made by the body decreases. This leads to joint degeneration and Arthritis.

Hyaluronic Acid is now artificially engineered and injected into these joints. It is therefore an ideal treatment when the joint is affected by conditions such as Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis results in a loss of healthy Synovial fluid within the joint. 

The procedure of injection of Hyaluronic acid into joints affected by Osteoarthritis is called Viscosupplementation.

There are many commercial grades of Hyaluronic acid on the market. As technology has progressed, we now have preparations that have been engineered to last longer in the joint than before.

Here at MyMSK Clinic We replace this loss of healthy fluid using an Ostenil Injection.

An Ostenil Injection can be administered in 2 ways. Ostenil itself can be injected repeatedly 4-6 weeks part for a series of 3 injections.

The alternative is Ostenil Plus injections which contain a preservative called Mannitol. This is a single injection which can be ‘topped up’ when required.

Interested in an Ostenil Injection? Call us now on 0333 772 9655 or book in via our contact form or online booking portal