Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Would viscosupplementation be beneficiary for my knee osteoarthritis age 57 female, i can forward u digital copy my knees xray?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Mild benefits: The benefits are mild if any. There are other alternatives that you should consider: intra-articular HGH, intra articular platelet rich plasma. This last two modalities, although not FDA approved, regenerate cartilage and decrease pain with increasing mobility.
Answered 10/21/2016
3.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Obese lady, 45 years, suffering from knee osteoarthritis in one leg; inability to bend knee. Frequent swelling & unbearable pain. Diclo-para ineffective?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it safe to do knee replacement surgery on a 70 yr old woman who is bone on bone with knee osteoarthritis ? Given the fact of old age or other anesthesiologist procedures involved? Please advise?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Yesterday i found out i've knee osteoarthritis, i'm only 25!is it dangerous ?Dr. Has given me vit d.. Tnx in advnc
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My knee is hurting especially when I'm coming down stairs I had a knee injury 15 mnths ago & xray showed osteoarthritis could it be this?
Iv been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knee from an xray after a fall does this mean I could hav osteoarthritis in other joints as well?
I have osteoarthritis in my left knee as well as joint effusion. I had an X-ray done back in September which is how I found out. I am waiting to get approved for an MRI, but I was just wondering what exactly can be seen that an X-ray couldnt show?
Can you get osteoarthritis at a young age? Im only 23 years old and have a bone spur above my knee. Not sure about the cause, ive never had an injury and not an athlete either?
I'm 54 and female. I have rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. What kind of exercises can I do to lose weight without hurting myself knees areWhat exercises?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
