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Targeted viscosupplementation injections can successfully treat knee pain

Millions of Americans have turned to viscosupple- than 85% in relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis. deformity; creaking joints; and, possibly sleepless
mentation injections to relieve knee pain. Unfortunate- Q: Will insurance cover the treatment? nights because of these symptoms. Patients suffering
ly, these injections are commonly given in the wrong A: Most major insurance companies recognize the from osteoarthritis, which can develop with age,
location, and patients never see the pain relief they heredity, or repetitive stress from a job or some glory
had hoped for. However, viscosupplementation, which benefits of this treatment and will pay some, if not days in athletics, also are candidates.
calls for injecting a preparation of hyaluronic acid all, of the costs of the services offered by Premier
Osteoarthritis Centers of Pennsylvania. Medicare also
into the knee to act as a lubricant, can be effective if will pay some if not all of the costs. Of course, we will Q: What type of patients do you see?
adaministered properly. A: I see patients who suffer from knee pain due
Premier Osteoarthritis Centers of Pennsylvania be more than happy to assist with your insurance. to arthritis, osteoarthritis, sports injuries or other
uses diagnostic fluoroscopy to pinpoint the exact area Q: Why is viscosupplementation a good conditions. Many have been told that they need knee
that needs to be treated. The process is 95% accurate. alternative to surgery? replacement surgery. Others say they have been
The end result is instant relief from chronic knee pain, A: First, there are no guarantees that knee replace- prescribed various medications to deal with the pain.
such as osteoarthritis, with patients able to avoid knee ment surgery will be the answer to relieving pain. In I also see patients who have tried viscosupplemen-
replacement surgery and prescription medications. addition, surgery is costly, regardless of how much is tation elsewhere and found it to be painful and inef-
covered by insurance. Surgery also means lost time fective. Once I explain how we target their pain using
NJ Advance Media recently spoke with Dr. Scot from work and typically requires rehabilitation that
Paris, medical director of Premier Osteoarthritis could take years. It also means possibly addictive diagnostic fluoroscopy, they are thrilled to get started.
Centers of Pennsylvania, about the procedure. They are even more thrilled when they feel relief.
medications for pain relief. In addition, as with any For more information, call Premier Osteo
Q: How does the treatment work? procedure, there is always the risk of complications. 610-326-8400 or visit https://endmykneepain.com.
A: Diagnostic fluoroscopy allows us to target the Viscosupplementation is virtually pain free and
exact location of knee pain. Next is a simple injection results in no lost time from work or rehabilitation.
of a hyaluronic acid. It is a synthetic synovial fluid In fact, recovery time is almost instant. There also
similar to a substance already produced by the body. are no potentially addictive prescription medications Scot Paris,MD
The fluid goes to work immediately to reduce the required. Premier Osteoarthritis
swelling and inflammation in the joint and adds a Q: Who would be a candidate for viscosupple- Centers of Pennsylvania,
coating, or a cushion, of protection. Pottstown, PA
mentation injections?
Q: How successful is this in treating A: Patients who receive viscosupplementation
osteoarthritis? typically suffer from sharp or aching pain, or a burning
A: Osteoarthritis sufferers see a reduction in synovial sensation in the knee; tenderness, soreness and
fluid. Without that cushion of protection, the knee’s carti- swelling of the entire knee; stiffness when they get
lage begins to wear away, leading to the rubbing of bone out of bed or after sitting for a period of time; loss of
on bone. The procedure has a success rate of higher muscle strength, which leads to balance issues; joint

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• No lost time at work - Recovery time is almost instantaneous
• No high cost rehabilitation...No addictive medications
inflammation in the joint and adds a coated layer of protection.
“I had left knee pain so bad I couldn’t walk or work. I went to the Center and met with Dr. Paris who shared
they could help me. Dr. Paris and his staff is Awesome. I have NO Pain! I’m walking and working again.
Thank you to Dr. Paris and staff!”
| - George Z
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