Description:
Knee “Gel” Injections are appropriate for patients who didn’t get sufficient knee pain relief following two knee steroid injections. Knee “Gel” Injections provide immediate lubrication and cushioning of the knee joint, alleviate knee pain, and enhance the natural ability of the knee to move smoothly. These injections can be repeated every 6 months.
Conditions Treated:
Knee “Gel” Injections are commonly recommended for individuals with the following conditions:
- Knee joint pain
- Knee joint osteoarthritis
- Knee joint degeneration
What to Expect:
Procedure length: <5min. Patients start experiencing significant pain relief within 3-5 days. The expected duration of pain relief is 6-12 months. If requested by the patient, this procedure can be done with IV sedation. Please note that if IV sedation is requested, the patient would need to bring a driver with them on the day of the procedure.