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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.
You can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
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We understand that immediate access to healthcare is sometimes essential. With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists. Within 24 hours, you will be offered a consultation date to see a medical professional that is convenient for you. Our expert team can then give you an assessment and treatment within 1 week of your consultation.
Your consultation and any tests, scans or investigations will be charged separately, however all of these costs will be quoted to you before anything commences and you are under no obligation to continue your treatment with us unless you are happy to do so.
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If you are paying for your procedure or treatment with medical insurance, you will need to liaise closely with the insurance provider throughout the process.
Before attending your first appointment, you should contact your insurance company to check that that your condition is covered for all stages of treatments.
You will need to visit your GP and ask them to refer you to The LivingCare Group at Thorpe Park Clinic for a private procedure. Your GP will write a letter of referral and then either you or your GP can contact us to arrange your first appointment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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