Hyaluronic Acid Injection
Hyaluronic Acid Injection
Hyaluronic acid is a key constituents of the synovial fluid and adds joint fluid viscoelastic properties.
This unique feature enables reduction of joint friction during movement and adds cushioning to protect the cartilage during weight-bearing activity. In the course of osteoarthritis the concentration of hialuronic acid in joint fluid decreases. Viscosupplementation is a procedure in which hialuronic acid is injected inside the joint cavity in order to restore the mechanical properties of the synovial fluid and the cartilage.
The hialuronic acid provides additional beneficial effects:
- moderate anti-inflammatory action,
- anti-oxidant action,
- cytokine-induced enzyme production,
- direct analgesia by masking the joint nociceptors,
- anabolizing effect on cartilage,
Indications for hialuronic acid injection:
- osteoarthritis,
- limited joint mobility,
- joint stiffness,
- chronic knee pain.
Benefits of hyaluronic acid injection:
- improvement of the viscoelastic properties,
- mobility improvement,
- stiffness relief,
- pain relief.
Administration schedules:
Viscosupplementation comprises 1-3 injections at one week intervals. The hyaluronic acid injection is a very safe and well tolerated procedure. Sometimes after injection the patient may experience temporary mild pain and swelling.
Dr. Marcin Goczewski performs hyaluronic acid injections only under ultrasound guidance, to ensure precise medicine injection and reduce the risk of complications.
