We use hyaluronic acid injections to reduce arthritis pain. Durolane is a type of hyaluronic acid widely used by doctors. Some reports suggest Durolane has more side effects than other types of hyaluronic acid. However, a new study contradicts this claim. What are Durolane side effects, and is severe pain after a Durolane injection [...]
Hyaluronic acid injections are commonly used for knee arthritis. While different factors affect the effectiveness of these injections for knee arthritis, an essential element is post-injection aftercare. This blog outlines what you should do after knee gel injections to get the most out of your injection. What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid, a [...]
We use Durolane injection to treat a common cause of arthritis called osteoarthritis. This condition affects the hips, knees, shoulders, thumbs, and other joints. Generally, the treatment of osteoarthritis consists of improving lifestyle factors such as exercise and weight loss combined with medications such as tablets or injections. Some treatments for osteoarthritis are more [...]
Arthritis comes in various forms. However, the most common type is osteoarthritis, a condition that results from a combination of wear and tear and inflammation. If you're unlucky enough to develop osteoarthritis, we need to know how to prevent its progression or mitigate damage. Can osteoarthritis be reversed? What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a [...]
Knee cartilage starts to wear away as we get older. Knee pain and swelling symptoms develop as the cartilage cushioning begins to fail. So what happens when you have no cartilage in your knee, and what can you do about it? In this blog, we discuss treatment options for knee cartilage damage. Causes of [...]
Over 500000 cortisone injections are performed for musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis. Although cortisone effectively reduces inflammation in these conditions, it often gets a bad rap. So, are cortisone injections bad for you? What is cortisone? Cortisone is a potent anti-inflammatory drug. It has been used to reduce inflammation in musculoskeletal [...]
The most common hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. This condition is characterised by the progressive loss of cartilage in the joint. As the cartilage is worn, bone is exposed, leading to inflammation and pain. Most hip arthritis occurs in people over the age of 50. However, some younger people in their 20s and 30s develop [...]
Overall, exercise therapy is the best form of medicine for knee arthritis. Other factors, such as weight loss and reducing cholesterol and sugar, are also essential. However, some people find that treating these lifestyle factors is not enough. Yet, they don't want to resort to costly and invasive joint replacement surgery. Instead, some turn [...]
Knee arthritis is a common disease in the general population. A recent study found that twice as many people have this condition as 10 years ago. The most effective treatment for arthritis is exercise and weight loss. In some cases, injections play a role in treating knee arthritis pain. We use cortisone, hyaluronic acid, [...]
Arthritis and tendonitis are common in the general public. For those actively involved in sports or running, arthritis and tendonitis can cause pain and swelling that prevent them from participating in these activities. One option for treating arthritis and tendonitis is a hyaluronic acid gel or viscosupplementation injection. Are hyaluronic acid injections effective for [...]
