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Stem Cell Injections

Over recent years, a lot of attention has been focused on the potential for stem cells to treat osteoarthritis. This attention was largely due to claims that stem cells could regenerate the articular cartilage.

Viscosupplementation (Hyaluronan or Hyaluronic Acid)

This treatment involves a gel-like fluid called Hyaluronic Acid (HA) being injected into your affected knee. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial fluid around joints. It acts as a lubricant to enable bones to move smoothly over each other and as a shock absorber for joint loads.

Steroid Injection (Corticosteroid Or Cortisone)

The Cochrane Collaboration states that corticosteroid injections may cause a moderate improvement in pain and a small improvement in physical function, but that the quality of the evidence is low and results are inconclusive.

PRP (Platelet-Rich) Plasma

Both Autologous Concentrated Plasma (ACP) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) are injections that are derived from your own blood. Both processes involve spinning or centrifuging the blood until it separates into layers.

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiologist’s use exercise and physical activity for treatment and rehabilitation. For the knee OA sufferer, they will design exercise plans that achieve strengthening and functional goals, as well as a level of general fitness.

Physiotherapy

There is strong evidence that a customised musculoskeletal program to strengthen muscle-groups and increase the knee’s range of motion is highly effective for knee OA pain management and improvement of physical function in the short and long term.

About Diet Programs

The bulk of significant favourable clinical evidence rests with the more established brands, such as Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig.

Capsaicin Cream

Capsaicin is the ingredient found in different types of hot peppers, such as chillies and cayenne peppers, that makes them spicy and hot. It is available as a dietary supplement and in topical creams that you apply to your skin.

Osteotomy

Osteotomy is an operation which changes the alignment of the lower limb by cutting the tibia or femur, and adding or removing a wedge of bone. It is most commonly done for arthritis which is localised to one compartment of the knee. 

Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation

Chondrocytes (articular cartilage cells) build articular cartilage by forming a matrix – a complex combination of proteins and water. When articular cartilage is damaged, it does not repair itself effectively like other tissues. Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) involves implanting chondrocytes into an area of cartilage damage.

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiologist’s use exercise and physical activity for treatment and rehabilitation. For the knee OA sufferer, they will design exercise plans that achieve strengthening and functional goals, as well as a level of general fitness.

Physiotherapy

Keeping the affected lower limb and knee strong and mobile has been demonstrated to decrease knee pain, and enables the patient to exercise and maintain body weight goals which, in turn, off-loads the affected joint.

Arthroscopy, Meniscal Surgery and Lavage

Arthroscopy is a term that comes from two Greek words; ‘arthro’, meaning joint; and ‘skopein’, meaning to examine. It involves small incisions and the insertion of a small camera and special instruments to perform minor procedures.

About Our Joints

Joints are where the ends of bones form a natural hinge or rub against each other, allowing the body to move. When we are young, the ends of our bones are covered in smooth articular cartilage that allows low-friction gliding. There are also ligaments, muscles and tendons surrounding the joint, holding the bones together and keeping the joint stable.

Total And Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

Overall, 90% of patients report satisfaction with their knee replacement. In approximately 90 to 95% of people, the majority of pain is relieved, deformity (crookedness) of the leg is corrected, and mobility is improved. Range of motion averages 110 to 115 degrees but patients with significant stiffness prior to surgery tend to achieve less overall movement than others.

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