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Does having a orth injection weaken the joint? also i am having a lot of locking of the knee joint with weight bearing after having the orthovisc injection? why is this please help?

Q: does having a orth injection weaken the joint? also i am having a lot of locking of the knee joint with weight bearing after having the orthovisc injection? why is this please help?

: Too many steroid injections could damage a joint, but orthopedic surgeons are keenly aware of this. Hyaluronic acid injections are often extremely successful for certain knee problems. Locking of the joint is NOT due to the injection, and a newer problem such as chondromalacia or instability, should be considered. Return to your orthopedist.

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Too many steroid injections could damage a joint, but orthopedic surgeons are keenly aware of this. Hyaluronic acid injections are often extremely successful for certain knee problems. Locking of the joint is NOT due to the injection, and a newer problem such as chondromalacia or instability, should be considered. Return to your orthopedist.

Answered 5/9/2021

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A member asked:

Does having a orth injection weaken the joint? also i am having a lot of locking of the knee joint with weight bearing after having the orthovisc injection? why is this please help?

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