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Osteoarthritis is a painful and prevalent condition, affecting more than 30 million people in the US. It occurs in joints, causing degeneration of the joint over time due to wear-and-tear. Osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage in your joint, which cushions bones to prevent bone-to-bone friction. This bone-to-bone contact can cause pain and make walking or…
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects a large part of the population, causing people pain and reduced mobility. It tends to build up as people grow older, often from normal wear and tear on the joints. Aside from the usual wear and tear that causes cartilage to break down, osteoarthritis can also be caused…
What is Viscosupplementation? Viscosupplementation has been studied as a treatment option for osteoarthritis since the 1970s. It was first used in Europe and Asia. Viscosupplementation therapy is an appropriate treatment for people with osteoarthritis of the knee that has failed to respond to more conservative therapy. During the procedure, a solution of hyaluronic acid is injected…
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