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What is the best hyaluronic acid brand or type fo knee in?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Oct 12 1:15pm | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
Regardless of the brand they use, just know that like steroids, HLA is only temporary. And make sure they inject it while using guidance so it's put in the right area of your knee. I've had this done on multiple occasions, but it was several years ago, and before my 5 knee operations in total.
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@mrmacabre So why did you need 5 knee operations? There must be something we can learn from that I would think. But, back to the HLA types - the medical specialists are making strides in terms of offering new types of HLA formulations. That's what I'm after - one type of reformulated HLA that will last longer than others, and I don't care if insurance pays for it or not. I don't favor a knee specialist offering the bare minimum in terms of treatment for pain (HLA). Has the orthopedic profession reduced their concentrated effort on just knee replacements, hip replacements, shoulder replacements, etc.?
Another example of "new procedures" is GAE - "Genicular Artery Embolization" wherein the blood flow to the lining of the knee is blocked, to reduce inherent inflammation. An Interventional Radiologist is the specialist who uses x-rays and other imagery to treat the pain with surgery. It's meant to treat knee osteoarthritis.