Viscosupplementation for Knee Arthritis

21 Jun Viscosupplementation for Knee Arthritis

Viscosupplemenation – Orthopedist in Nassau County

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common condition seen in many adults. This condition progressively develops making the intensity of pain worsen over time. Although there is no known cure for knee arthritis, our orthopedist in Wantagh offers a medical procedure known as Viscosupplementation.

Causes And Symptoms Of Knee Arthritis

Although osteoarthritis of the knee is most commonly seen in older adults, young people can suffer from it as well. There are several factors that contribute to the development of arthritis at a younger age. These factors include:

· Weight. The heavier a person weighs, the more pressure there is on the knee joint.
· Repetitive Injuries. Damage from a strenuous activity that affects the knee joint. These activities could include squatting, kneeling, or lifting heavy objects.
· Athletes. Sports such as tennis, soccer, or running have an increased risk of developing knee arthritis.
· Hereditary. If someone in your family has arthritis of the knee, you have an increased risk of developing it too.

Symptoms of knee arthritis differ depending on the severity of your specific condition. Symptoms include:
· Swelling.
· Knee stiffness felt especially in the morning or after sitting for a long period of time.
· Pain that worsens when doing physical activity and improves while resting.
· Warmth in the joint area.
· Decreased mobility of the knee.

Viscosupplementation

Although there are several treatment options for knee arthritis, our orthopedist in Wantagh may suggest viscosupplementation as a nonsurgical treatment for these symptoms. During this procedure, our orthopedist will inject a gel-like fluid known as hyaluronic acid into the knee joint. This fluid acts as a lubricant to support the bones to move easily over each other.

Here at Advanced Orthopedics & Joint Preservation, our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of orthopedic care to our patients. If you have knee arthritis and have had little success with other treatment options, contact our office to consult with our orthopedist in Wantagh to discuss viscosupplementation!