Hyaluronic acid therapy » Cartilage treatments

Hyaluronic acid therapy is an injection therapy in which hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the joint where the discomfort exists. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the body. It is mainly found in the connective tissue of the skin, but is also an important component of the synovial fluid. If the hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the joint, it is said to stimulate the body’s own self-healing powers, enrich the joint fluid in its natural function and thus take the pressure off injured cartilage areas.

The specific effect of hyaluronic acid therapy is not yet fully understood. However, patients who have had hyaluronic acid therapy performed as injections report improved joint function in most cases due to easier mobility and less pain. Initial studies also indicate that hyaluronic acid therapy can reduce pain, for example when the knees are affected by osteoarthritis and the wear and tear leads to severe pain. In addition, the injection of hyaluronic acid as a therapy is also recommended by many experienced specialists for patients in whom painkillers cannot be used due to contraindications or if they do not help sufficiently.

Our experienced team of experts at OZMO can also report good experiences with hyaluronic acid therapy as an injection therapy for joint complaints. Above all, the possibility of postponing a necessary joint replacement is an important aspect. If an artificial joint becomes necessary at a young age, a later replacement of the joint prosthesis after about 10 to 20 years will be a direct decision. The further an operation can be delayed with prosthesis implantations, the greater the possibility of being able to dispense with replacement of the prosthesis. Hyaluronic acid therapy can help delay surgery in many cases.

Hyaluronic acid therapy is mainly used for joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. Experience has shown promising results in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, which presents with pain and limitations in mobility. Injection therapy with hyaluronic acid is less common, but no less effective, for osteoarthritis of the shoulder, upper ankle or hip. In these cases, the orthopedic specialist will decide on a case-by-case basis whether hyaluronic acid therapy can be of useful assistance or whether other treatments promise more success.

The injections are injected intra-articularly under germ-free conditions, which means that the hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the joint. Accordingly, the injection should be performed by healthcare professionals to avoid inflammation and complications due to improper use. Inflammation caused by inadequate conditions during the administration of injections with hyaluronic acid would not only reduce the success of the injection therapy. On the contrary, an infection in the joint being treated could cause further damage and degeneration to the cartilage, which instead of delaying the need for surgery, accelerates it.

At our Orthopedic Center Munich East (OZMO), we perform hyaluronic acid therapy with a great deal of experience and the necessary expertise. Thus, you can not only trust the successful implementation of injection therapy into the joint, but also receive the most comfortable treatment possible from our experienced team.

The most commonly affected joint, the knee joint, often responds to hyaluronic acid insertions by a significant decrease in discomfort and a decrease in swelling. The Orthopaedic Center Munich East treats about 600 knee joints with hyaluronic acid per year. This enables many patients to climb stairs again without pain. Necessary prosthesis implantations can also be postponed.

Hyaluronic acid therapy is unfortunately not yet covered by health insurance, despite the wide range of experience in the medical profession. However, the cost of treatment with injections of hyaluronic acid is manageable, which is why the consultation around the helpful therapy from the area of individual health services (IGeL) is worthwhile. Experience shows that a treatment with about five injections of hyaluronic acid can sustainably improve the symptoms for six to twelve months.

Please feel free to ask our specialists in a personal consultation about the possibility of hyaluronic acid therapy for your joint complaints in osteoarthritis of the knee or other joints. Our experts will inform you individually according to your health situation, offer you hyaluronic acid therapy as an injection therapy or suggest potential alternatives.

Are you interested in an injection therapy with hyaluronic acid against pain and movement restrictions in the joint or would you like to have individually suitable therapies for your health problems explained to you? Our specialists in orthopedics and trauma surgery at the Orthopedic Center Munich East (OZMO) will be happy to assist you with their extensive expertise and experience. Discuss your individual situation with our specialists or ask our team for an experienced second opinion if you are unsure of your treating orthopedist’s current options.

Make an appointment promptly at OZMO with our expert practice team so we can welcome you promptly for consultation and treatment with hyaluronic acid therapy or other therapies.

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