Intraartiular knee injection

This is a short presentation on intraarticular knee injection. This presentation gives brief idea about hyaluronic acid injection used for management of osteoarthritic pain.
Hyaluronic acid is substance similar to the synovial fluid which is present in our knees. It is a viscosupplementation injection that lubricates and helps to cushion the joint. The mechanism of action of the injection is it stimulates the natural lining of the joint to produce natural joint fluid, reduces joint pain by coating the damaged joint lining and by its anti inflammatory action.

1. Knee Injection Hyaluronic acid injection

2. Dr . A.MOHAN KRISHNA M.S.ORTHO, MCh ORTH(U.K) Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon , Trauma, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty Surgeon Apollo hospitals, Hyderabad Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at www.healthyjointclub.com www.bonesandjointsclinic.com www.drmohankrishna.com

3. DISCLAIMER This presentation is solely for educational purpose. The material included in the presentation represents educational material for the patients and not intended for any treatment purpose

4. Wearing of cartilage lining Exposure of underlying bone Swelling of joint lining Bone at edges of joint grows outwards forming osteophytes

5. As the degeneration progresses

6. Initial stages: To lose weight if heavy Joint exercises - PHYSIOTHERAPY (Stretching/Strengthening)

7. Anti Inflammatory drugs initial couple of days. Mild analgesics and local gels NUTRACEUTICALS: Glucosamine chondroitin MSM Collagen peptide JOINT INJECTIONS: Intraarticular steroids lubricant injections

8. It is a viscosupplementation injection that lubricates and cushions your joint. Can provide pain relief upto 9 months

9. Patients with Osteoarthritis Knee not getting pain relief from Medications Exercises Diet

10. Appointment with Doctor for injection Doctor cleans site of injection with Betadine Doctor gives injection into the joint

11. Painful Given through small needle, May feel needle prick Sometimes a local injection is given before giving injection

12. Injection can be safely repeated

13. CONTACT Dr.A.MOHAN KRISHNA M.S.Ortho ., MCh Ortho(U.K)., Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Appointments: Secretary : 09247258989 09441184590 08332936085 www.drmohankrishna.com www.healthyjointclub.com www.bonesandjointsclinic.com Email: [email protected]