Joint Fluid Therapy

DEFY KNEE PAIN….
Make the “INJECTION CONNECTION”

If you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms, you may have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.

• Is your knee stiff in the morning?
• Does your knee hurt when you move?
• Does your knee hurt even when you are not active?
• Do you hear a cracking sound or have a grating feeling?
• Is the skin around your knee red and swollen?

What is OA of the knee?

Osteoarthritis (or OA) of the knee is a common degenerative joint disease where the natural, protective tissue (cartilage) at the ends of the bones wears away, causing a low level of lubricating substance (hyaluronan) in the synovial fluid that cushions your knee. Without enough hyaluronan, the bones of your knee begin to rub against each other. The results of this are bone erosion, bone spurs, stiffness, swelling, and pain.

Common risk factors for osteoarthritis of the knee are being overweight, joint injury, overuse of the joint, weak muscles, nerve injury, having other forms of arthritis, having family members with arthritis, or simply being over 55.

You are not alone. Approximately 20 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis. There is no known cure for osteoarthritis, but it can be treated effectively with proper physician care. Many people with osteoarthritis live happy, healthy and active lives.

Common treatments for OA knee pain include:

Non-drug treatments:

• Avoiding activities that cause excess pain in your joints
• Exercise
• Physical therapy

Drug therapy:

• Painkillers such as acetaminophen and narcotics
• Drugs that reduce inflammation, such as aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen and naproxen
• Corticosteroids that are injected directly into the joint

 What is Joint Fluid Therapy?

Joint Fluid Therapy is a solution made of highly purified, sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan or HA). Hyaluronan is a natural chemical found in the body and in joint tissues and fluid (synovial fluid) that fills the joints. The body’s own hyaluronan acts like a lubricant and shock absorber in the synovial fluid of a healthy joint.

How does Joint Fluid Therapy work?

Osteoarthritis negatively affects the quality of synovial fluid and therefore its ability to protect and lubricate your joint. The goal of Joint Fluid Therapy is to supplement the poor quality HA in your painful knee with additional highly purified HA.

Are you a candidate for Joint Fluid Therapy?

You could be if:

• Your knee pain is due to osteoarthritis
• You are not getting adequate OA knee pain relief from walking and/or physical therapy
• You are also not getting adequate OA knee pain relief from pain medications, including:-Ibuprofen (e.g. Advil)-Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)-Naproxen sodium (e.g. Aleve)-Cox-2sNSAIDS: (e.g. Celebrex)

If you meet the 3 criteria above, ask us if joint fluid therapy is right for you. Contact us for more information.

Make the Injection Connection!