MONOVISC – An Effective Solution for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
MONOVISC, an injection that restores joint fluid, can effectively relieve osteoarthritis knee pain and other symptoms for up to six months. Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic condition affecting older adults. It can affect anyone, but certain factors such as age gender, and previous injuries increase your risk. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness, swelling, and a grating sensation the joint is moved. Knee pain treatment typically includes oral medications, physical and/or occupational therapy and corticosteroid injections. However, these options may not provide relief for some people. Health care centers providing pain management services in Brooklyn are now offering a natural and effective solution for knee osteoarthritis – MONOVISC joint fluid injections. This FDA-approved non-drug injection is a non-avian sourced viscosupplementation derived from bacterial cells. It comprises ultra-pure high molecular weight hyaluronon that not only relieves pain, but also promotes natural healing of the symptoms and recovery.
Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Knee Understanding the structure of the knee joint and how osteoarthritis affects the joint is important in order to know how this joint fluid injection works. As the largest joint in the body, the knee has to be strong and flexible enough to bear our weight and allow bending and twisting motions. When osteoarthritis affects the knee, the surface gets damaged and it doesn’t function as it is supposed to. The healthy joint fluid (hyaluronon) breaks down, the cartilage becomes rough and thin, and the bones become thicker and broader. As the natural joint fluid gets reduced, the knees become sore and swollen. The body does work to repair this inflammatory process and sometimes succeeds. However, if the degeneration gets worse, the inflammation will persist and lead to severe pain and joint deformity. MONOVISC works by restoring the hyaluronon that cushions protects and lubricates the knee joint.
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Effective Knee Pain Management with Hyaluronon Injections MONOVISC is a non-systemic hyaluronan acid injection that contains the highest concentration of hyaluronan available per injection for a multi-series. It is free of any additives and will not interact with any other medication that you may be taking. By restoring the natural joint fluid and cushioning in the knee, the hyaluronan injection improve the function and mobility of the joint. With this injection, you don’t need any other pain medication. MONOVISC is covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans. Many people get relief after the single MONOVISC injection. However, retreatment is possible and patients can collaborate with their physician to determine the number of injections that would be right for them. Most patients are instructed to avoid strenuous activity and exercise for about 48 hours after the injection. Clinical studies show that hyaluronon acid injections can delay total joint replacement surgery in osteoarthritis patients for over two and a half years. Common side effects reported include joint pain, back pain and headache. This therapy is not recommended for not for those with infections or skin diseases in the injection site. In a professional health care center, the physician will first make sure that you are a good candidate for this joint fluid treatment.
Get the Right Treatment for Knee Pain Multi-speciality pain management centers in Brooklyn, NY, offer several options for pain due to knee osteoarthritis. These include: physiotherapy, chiropractic care, weight reduction, massage, over-the-counter pain medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and hyaluronon acid injections such as MONOVISC. A team of healthcare specialists will determine which option or options will work best for you after a thorough evaluation. With the focused, personalized care that a reliable center provides, the right candidates can achieve relief from joint pain, improved function and mobility, and enhanced quality of life.
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