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Targeted viscosupplementation injections can successfully treat knee pain

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

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“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, July 24, 2022

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