Arthrosamid® is a new type of treatment injected into the knee to help treat the pain caused by osteoarthritis, offering an alternative to currently available therapies.
Arthrosamid® has been shown to cushion the joint, reduce pain and decrease stiffness to help improve the function of the knee.
The hydrogel making up the injection will not degrade and so will provide long-lasting relief to your knee osteoarthritis. In clinical studies to date, patients reported a significant reduction in pain at 4 weeks and the level of reduction was maintained at the 1 year follow-up period.
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Unlike other treatments it integrates with the synovial membrane and thickens the synovial fluid surrounding the knee joint, improving lubrication, and providing cushioning. The result is reduced knee pain, providing safe and sustained relief in a single injection.
How does it work?
Arthrosamid® is given as a single injection into the knee’s intra-articular cavity by a qualified specialist – either an orthopaedic surgeon or rheumatologist.
Unlike surgery, the injection is a minimally invasive procedure that you can receive as an outpatient.
Before you are given an Arthrosamid® injection, you will have a local anaesthetic, which may sting a little, to numb the area around your knee. As with any implant, you will be given antibiotics to protect you from any potential risk of infection.
What can I expect after treatment?
Arthrosamid® may feel like a different sensation to other injections that you have previously experienced as it is more viscous than other injectable treatments.
Following the procedure, you may be allowed to leave immediately, or you may wish to rest until you feel ready to go.
Your knee may start to feel uncomfortable as the anaesthetic wears off, but many patients do not report any discomfort.
If you do feel discomfort, symptoms may include mild to moderate pain and/or swelling at the injection site. If your knee becomes red, hot, largely swollen or more painful, you should contact the injecting physician immediately for treatment.
You should continue your regular medication and pain killers as normal and should avoid any strenuous weight-bearing activities (running, tennis etc) for the first few days after your injection. Your clinician will be able to advise you in full at your consultation.
You are likely to feel some pain relief within 24 hours, with maximum benefit felt between 4 and 12 weeks. Clinical data shows that most patients start to feel an effect within a few weeks. Because the hydrogel in the injection doesn’t degrade, the treatment will provide long-lasting results.
Cases that can benefit from Arthrosamid®
At PSC Pain and Injury, we use Arthrosamid® to treat osteoarthritis in the knee.
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