Page 5 - MC Prime 6 22

HEALTH TALK Sponsor Content

Targeted viscosupplementation injections can successfully treat knee pain

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

END KNEE PAIN WITHOUT SURGERY

Surgery is NO LONGER

your ONLY OPTION!

FDA Approved Non-Surgical Alternative - Now Available Locally -

Premier Osteoarthritis Centers of Pennsylvania injects a synthetic synovial Simple, Fast, Virtually Painless & No Surgery!
fluid, consisting of a carbohydrate substance already produced by your • No lost time at work - Recovery time is almost instantaneous
body into the target area. This fluid immediately reduces the swelling and • No high cost rehabilitation...No addictive medications
inflammation in the joint and adds a coated layer of protection. • FDA approved and covered by most insurance plans and Medicare The Morning Call
“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
Scot Paris, MD, FACS Sunday, June 5, 2022
CALL NOW For a CALL NOW
RISK-FREE 610-326-8400

CONSULTATION 1329 E. High St. | Pottstown, PA www.endmykneepain.com 5