Tell me about supartz (hyaluronic acid) injections for knee pain?

What you like to: Know, supartz (hyaluronic acid) is a solution of highly purified sodium hyaluronate. Supartz (hyaluronic acid) is one of the hyaluronates used in viscosupplementation. Supartz (hyaluronic acid) is injected directly into the knee joint to restore the cushioning and lubricating properties of normal joint fluid. Supartz (hyaluronic acid) injections are approved for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee in those who have failed to respond to simple pain medications.

Knee lubricant: Normal knees have a high level of hyaluronic acid to increase the viscosity of the fluid in the joint. Arthritic knees have a low level and the fluid in the knee is more like water than oil. Supartz is one type of injectable lubricant to increase hyaluronic acid levels in the knee joint. This usually decreases the pain and increases the function of the arthritic joint.

Viscosupplimentation: This is one of the many medications that are injected into the knees to help lubricate the joint to help reduce pain from arthritis. They can be safe and effective in mild to moderate arthritis.

Arthritis option: Your injectable options for knee arthritis include corticosteroids or hylaluronic acid. Most often for arthritis pain cortisone is the first line injectable option. If this is not an option for you or it has failed to relieve your pain, supartz is one of several brand name hyaluronic acid injectables that can be given every 6months and can be effective. It can take up to 6 weeks to take effect.