We use hyaluronic acid injections to reduce arthritis pain, and Durolane is one of the most widely used. Some reports suggest Durolane has more side effects than other hyaluronic acids — but a recent study challenges that claim. So what are the side effects of Durolane, and is severe pain after a Durolane injection [...]
Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections are a common treatment for knee arthritis. Many things affect how well they work — and one of the most important is aftercare. This guide explains exactly what to do after knee gel injections to get the most from your treatment. For how gel injections work and the evidence, see [...]
We use a Durolane injection to treat osteoarthritis — the most common form of arthritis. The condition affects the knees, hips, shoulders, thumbs, and other joints. Treatment starts with exercise, weight loss, and medication. When these are not enough, injections come next. Durolane is our preferred first-choice injection for knee arthritis and requires only [...]
Arthritis comes in many forms, but the commonest is osteoarthritis — driven by wear and tear and inflammation. If you develop it, the obvious question is whether the damage can be undone. So, can osteoarthritis be reversed, and can it be reversed naturally? What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis where the [...]
Knee cartilage wears away as we get older. As the cushioning fails, pain and swelling develop. So what happens when you have no cartilage in your knee, and what can you do about it? This guide covers the full range of treatment options for knee cartilage damage. This is the comprehensive treatment guide. For [...]
More than 500,000 cortisone injections are given each year for musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis. Cortisone reduces inflammation effectively, yet it's often stigmatised. So are cortisone injections bad for you — and when are they genuinely worth having? What is cortisone? Cortisone is a potent anti-inflammatory drug, used to reduce inflammation in [...]
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of hip arthritis. Cartilage in the joint progressively wears away, exposing bone and causing inflammation and pain. Most cases occur after 50, but some people develop hip arthritis in their 20s and 30s. Simple treatments come first. When they fail, injections for hip arthritis offer real relief without [...]
Exercise therapy is the best medicine for knee arthritis, alongside weight loss and managing cholesterol and blood sugar. But when lifestyle measures aren't enough, and joint replacement feels too big a step, many people turn to injections. So, for cortisone vs hyaluronic acid for knee pain — which is better, and when should each [...]
Knee arthritis is common — a recent study found twice as many people have it as ten years ago. The most effective treatment is exercise and weight loss, but injections — cortisone, hyaluronic acid, or PRP — have a role in some cases. So, can we use hyaluronic acid and PRP together, and is [...]
Arthritis and tendonitis affect a large part of the population. For people who play sports or run, the pain and swelling can stop them from participating altogether. One proven option is a hyaluronic acid injection — also called a gel injection or viscosupplementation. Dr Masci performs hyaluronic acid injections under ultrasound guidance at his [...]
