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Non-Surgical FDA Approved Knee Program (Inter Articular Joint Program - Knee (Hyalgan) Injections)
In as little as five weeks, your knee pain may be reduced or possibly eliminated - without a lifetime dependency on oral medications.
Did you know that over 100 million Americans suffer from knee and joint pain? In fact, this pain accounts for nearly 25% of all visits to primary care providers and half of all anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions. Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you could get rid of your knee pain? Where would you go; what would you do? Knee pain sufferers no longer have to wait to get the most advanced non-surgical FDA cleared treatment available. If you suffer from any degree of knee pain, you can regain control of your life by visiting SIMPLE Spinal Health & Medical Center, a state of the art medical facility that now offers a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure that may hold the key to ending your knee pain once and for all.
In as little as five weeks, your knee pain may be reduced or possibly eliminated - without a lifetime dependency on oral medications.
- Are your knees very stiff in the morning?
- Do your knees hurt when going up or down stairs?
- Do you frequently take ibuprofen or aspirin for knee pain?
- Do the activities you enjoy cause pain around your knees?
- Have you been told that you need knee replacement surgery?
What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. In osteoarthritis, the surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows the bones under the cartilage to rub together resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Although in some people it progresses quickly, in most individuals joint damage develops gradually over years.
In advanced cases, inflammation can also occur if bits of cartilage break off and float around inside the knee joint and cause irritation and inflammation of the soft tissue in the joint. There may be deformity of the joint. Cartilage has a limited ability to repair itself. The body compensates with the growth of extra bone, which results in visible enlargement of the joint.
What causes Osteoarthritis?
Although the cause of Osteoarthritis is unknown, there are many factors that are believed to cause it, including:
- Being overweight
- Joint injury
- Age (wear and tear)
- Overuse at work or sports
- Genetics
- Joint misalignment
Are You Considering Surgery?
People who suffer from knee pain typically try supplements or pain medications before seeking help from a doctor. When all else fails and the pain is too much, some feel that surgery is the only option. Before you put yourself through months of immobility, pain, rehab, and hefty medical bills, considers something else.
How Can Viscosupplementation Injections Prevent Surgery?
FDA has officially approved viscosuppplementation (Hyaluronan) for use in the treatment of Arthritis of the knee. Viscosupplementation bonds with naturally occurring join fluid to create a lubricating and cushioning layer. It also reduces pain, inflammation and swelling of the joint, en-abling you to do the everyday activities you enjoy!
Adverse side effects are very rare. Published studies have proven and our clinical experience has confirmed increased accuracy and decreased pain using our method of injections performed under an advanced live motion x-ray unit (Fluoroscopy) with dye. For best results, we recommend combing viscosupplementation injections with a specifically designed physical therapy program provided by a licensed Physical Therapist.
How Does This Treatment Work?
Advances live motion x-ray technology with contrast dye allows the doctor to see inside the joint at the problem area. Hyalgan, a viscosupplement, is then injected with pinpoint accuracy and the healing process beings. Hyalagan bonds with naturally occurring joint fluid to create a lubricating and cushioning layer. It also helps reduce inflammation, swelling and pain of the joint.
What is Actually Injected in the Knee?
Hyaluronic Acid is a natural occurring substance in the body that functions to cushion and lubricate. The knee joint is comprised of cells that secrete a thick, viscous synovial fluid made up of hyaluronic acid. This substance nourishes the cartilage, helps eliminate waste products, lubricates the joint and acts as a shock absorber inside the joint.
In Osteoarthritis, Hyaluronic acid is diminished and reduces the lubricating effects, leading to bone on bone rubbing. With Hyalgan injections, Hyaluronic acid is being injected in to the knee joint to help replace the natural fluids. An analogy would be to changing the oil in your car. If the oil level is allowed to run low, serious wear and tear on the moving pars of the engine would occur. To remedy this problem, we would need to add more oil.
Why choose SIMPLE Spinal Health & Medical Center?
SIMPLE is a one-of-a-kind integrated family practice facility, specializing in physical medicine and treatment of back, neck, knees and shoulders. We provide the diagnosis, treatment, and relief you need in one convenient stop. With an easy location and a flexible schedule, we offer same day or next day appointments, so you can start feeling like yourself again.
SIMPLE has the only knee surgery prevention program in Southern Illinois that combines viscosupplementation under an advanced live-motion x-ray unit with dye and Theraciser rehabilitation. Our program has brought relief to hundreds of knee pain sufferers searching for an effective, less invasive and less painful alternative to knee replacement surgery.
Take advantage of our personal invitation for a free consultation.