Hyaluronic Acid jab to the knee joint

[Bowser1966]

Hi all, I have an arthritic right knee, I have seen 2 consultants, one private one nhs, both were quite negative, the private guy said just have a knee replacement, the nhs guy said try not to have a knee replacement as you're only 60! in the meantime I have been researching other treatments to prolong the life of my knee. I had a Hyaluronic acid jab a couple of days ago, it lubricates the knee and the guy who did it said he's had very good results from his patients. I wondered if any of you guys have heard/had it done?

[Jaybird19]

that is worth remembering . ! i hope it continues to lessen the pain. let us know how you get on

[Bcol]

Hi, I've never had an HA injection in my knees or elsewhere. It seems to be, other than a beauty treatment, a possible help for mild OA. I would guess that if one of your consultants is recommending. total knee replacement (TKR) you are long passed that stage, probably on or close to bone on bone and nothing will help that. 60 years old for a TKR should not be a problem, yes, I had to fight for mine, with my GP, when I was only 50, but from 1999 to now it's still going strong. The best thing I ever did, completely removed the pain and gave me back a very normal life and walk. My advice is get on the list.

[Andy6659]

Well I have had both knees replaced as had arthritis in both and I was 54 and 58years old when had them done. Had all the treatments before but to no avail . Recommend to having them done sooner than later

[Maryreba]

I just recently had the injections but it did not improve. I'm sure surgery is in the future.

[chrisj]

I've never heard of it. I've had a couple of steroid injections that helped, I was able to walk comfortably for some time. I was offered one at my last appointment but I said no as things weren't too bad. OA in both knees.

My GP wanted me to go for surgery a couple of years ago and a replacement but I said no. The last physio was happy to continue with the exercises I've being given, even said the joint might improve but I've never been offered the treatment you mention.

[tselph]

yes, I’ve had it done twice before. I first time was about 11 years ago & the second time was about 5 years ago. The shots are a series of 3 shots, 1 week apart of each other. I am right now going through it again. My second shot is next Monday and again the week after that. They worked wonders for me. I had torn my meniscus initially which lead to laproscopic surgery to remove the torn piece & at that time my doctor said I had stage 4 arthritis in it. The surgery lead to a steroid injection which lead to the Hyaluronic acid injections (Synvisc). These were a life saver for me.