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You may want to consider Arthosamid treatment at LivingCare if you are currently suffering with swollen or painful joints.
You may want to consider Arthosamid treatment at LivingCare if you are currently suffering with swollen or painful joints.
Using a hydrogel technology, a joint injection is able to break down joints affected by osteoarthritis. These injections (also known as viscosupplementation) work to replace the lubricant lost to breakdown which may be the cause of joint pain conditions. Arthosamid has been shown to cushion the joint, reduce pain and decrease stiffness to help improve the function of the knee.
Arthrosamid® may not be suitable for everyone. Your doctor is the best person to advise you, but situations where you should not use Arthrosamid® (contraindications) include:
Additionally, your doctor may advise you not to have treatment with Arthrosamid® if your diabetes is poorly controlled, you are having major dental work, or you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Addison’s, or Coeliac disease). If you are under 18, pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a foreign body in your knee, your doctor may advise against the injection.
PLEASE TELL THE DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY ALLERGIES OR HAVE EVER HAD A REACTION TO A MEDICATION.
The doctor will put a small plaster over the injection site. You may feel your knee feels tight. You will be asked to dress and asked to wait in the department for 15 – 30 minutes. You are advised not to drive yourself home, so it is advisable to bring someone with you who can drive you.
The procedure will take around 30 minutes. In the examination room you will then be asked to sit on a couch and have the knee exposed for the doctor to see. This may mean having to get changed into a gown or having to remove trousers.
The doctor will use the ultrasound probe to scan your knee and find the area for the injection, the doctor may mark the skin with a pen. The skin of the knee will be cleaned, and a sterile drape used to cover the leg.
Next the doctor will inject a small amount of local anaesthetic into the skin and leave for a few minutes to work. Then the doctor will inject the Arthrosamid into the knee joint. There are 6 injections in total. You may feel pressure inside your knee when this is done. Once injected into the inner joint cavity, it restores viscosity within the synovial fluid, improving lubrication and cushioning of the joint and relieving the pain of arthritis.
You will attend LivingCare on the date and time of your appointment. The first part of the procedure is to meet the Consultant Radiologist who will be doing the procedure.
As Arthrosamid is a device and not a medicine and given the injection is permanent it is therefore important that 1-2 hours before the injection oral antibiotics must be taken to reduce the risk of developing an infection.
Arthosamid is a hydrogel injection administered by ultrasound guidance for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The hydrogel itself does not degrade and therefore provides long lasting relief, improving your quality of life.
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Within 24 hours, a member of our team will offer you an appointment date and time that suits you. Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will be required to attend one of our clinics for your consultation or scan.
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If you require any further tests, treatments, or reviews, we will refer you and take care of the booking process. If you need a copy of your report or images, please contact us, and we can arrange this.
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With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists—consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
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