Have your knees got you down? At Revive Medical Centers we offer three revolutionary treatments for knee pain.
Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Knee Injections
For knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, we can provide hyaluronic acid injections. These injections are non-surgical and are approved for patients who have not responded well to analgesics, exercise, or physical therapy. Hyaluronic acid injections can help relieve joint inflammation or stiffness associated with osteoarthritis by rejuvenating your synovial fluid, which is a fluid found in the knees that provides lubrication and helps cushion the impacts of daily activities like walking. One reason osteoarthritis is so painful is that it breaks down synovial fluid. Because hyaluronic acid is a main component of synovial fluid, injections of hyaluronic acid can provide welcome relief to knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
For optimal pain relief, patients should receive five injections of hyaluronic fluid one week apart per injection. Most patients report finding relief after the third injection, and there are no known drug interactions. If you suffer from knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, hyaluronic acid injections may be the perfect solution.
Benefits of Amniotic Fluid Injections
We also offer amniotic fluid injections, which can treat not only the effects of arthritis but also a host of other ailments including soft tissue injuries like tears of tendons and ligaments or damage to the meniscus. Amniotic fluid injections are an innovative treatment that uses amniotic fluid, which is the protective fluid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid is rich in nutrients and antibodies. It also contains hyaluronic acid as well as cytokines, fibrinogen, and collagen, which are beneficial proteins. Until recently, most amniotic fluid was discarded after birth, but now that its healing powers have been documented, consenting mothers who are giving birth by cesarean section have the option to donate their amniotic fluid for medical treatments such as knee injections. The fluid used in amniotic fluid injections does not come from an embryo or fetus; it comes from the amniotic sac that protects the baby and is obtained as part of the cesarean birthing process.
Amniotic knee injections are a wonderful option because they not only relieve pain but actually help the damaged tissues heal or regenerate. These injections are extremely safe and very effective. There are no known side effects to having amniotic knee injections, and while some injections like cortisone can only provide temporary relief, amniotic knee injections can provide lasting relief by actually healing damaged or degenerated joints.