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

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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
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