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Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Shoulder Arthritis

Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 23 10:17am | Replies (16)
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@aileenredding

I got hyaluronic injections for both of my knees. The first injection was a major improvement and the improvement continued for about a year, decreasing over time. I got a second round of shots and there was very little improvement at all. I have no idea why the second round did not have the effects of the first.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 21 6:16am

Thanks Aileen.

I have a theory why the second injection didn't take. Hyaluronic acid is part of the synovial fluid that lines the joints. If the synovial fluid and cartilage were gone by your second injection (bone-on-bone), the injections may not work.

Not an expert so this is a hypothesis, not even a theory. I am glad you got a year of relief.

Are you considering a total knee replacement? I'did that on both knees during 2022 and they turned out great. Gotta be very devoted to rehab for a month or so, but they take away the pain.

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