You may be a suitable candidate for Arthrosamid if you have knee osteoarthritis that you are unable to effectively manage through painkillers and lifestyle modifications.
If you have certain health conditions, you may not be eligible for Arthrosamid; your consultant will be able to advise you further.
Most patients will not experience any side effects following their Arthrosamid injection. Occasionally, there may be mild joint pain or swelling which should subside within a few days to a few weeks. Patients with severe pain or swelling should notify their consultant immediately.
Arthrosamid can provide effective relief from knee osteoarthritis potentially for up to four years. The duration of the treatment’s effectiveness also depends on factors like the severity of your osteoarthritis and how active you are.
Arthrosamid is a short, one-step procedure that is delivered in an outpatient setting, using local anaesthesia to numb the area. The hydrogel is injected into your knee’s synovial cavity – occasionally, your consultant may use ultrasound to assist in this process. Once injected, the hydrogel disperses within the fluid of the synovial cavity and begins to combine with your knee tissue.
You can go home immediately after your procedure. Most patients will begin to feel the effects of their treatment (such as reduced pain) within four to six weeks, and some at three months.
As with other types of treatments, you should avoid strenuous activity for the first couple of weeks following your procedure. Many patients can benefit from structured rehabilitation, like physiotherapy, during their recovery period.
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that naturally occurs within the body, including within the fluid of the synovial cavity. When injected, it can help supplement the body’s own production of hyaluronic acid and provide benefits such as reduced pain and improved joint function. However, the effects of hyaluronic acid on knee osteoarthritis wear off quickly (often in under six months), meaning they need to be repeated frequently.
Arthrosamid is a safe, synthetic hydrogel which is made from 2.5% cross-linked polyacrylamide and 97.5% water. It is non-biodegradable, meaning that the body does not break it down – therefore, its effects are longer lasting. Arthrosamid is supported by over two decades of research.
