My husband is in a great deal of pain as the cartlidge in his hip is worn and bone is moving on bone. He is exercising as instructed by both doctor and chiropractor and is taking prescribed pain killers. I have been told that there is a gel that can be injected between the joints that acts like a cartlidge. Does anyone know about this?
2006-12-04 12:59:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The gel is not cortisone which is a steroid. It is called hylan which are derivatives of hyaluronan, the healthy component of synovial fluid which lubricates our joints. The process of injecting hylan is called viscosupplementation and it is claimed to delay surgery for 1-2 years. Unfortunately, this thing works well in knees only. Haven't come across the procedure being used in hips. If some have had success with the hip joint, then that's good for your husband.
2006-12-04 20:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lynda is close. Cortisone is used in trigger point injections. This works for a couple of weeks to months. What you are talking about is a gel which is a silicone which is used to replace the cartilage which is gone. This is very new but they are having good success so far. Look up Back Institute on your computer and you will find a site that does this. I believe it also shows how it is done with just a couple of holes instead of being cut open. I hope this will work for him pain is a horrible thing and then not being able to move on top of it.God Bless him.
2006-12-04 17:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by ascendent2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have synvial alternative injections for the knee. Synvisc, Suplasyn and Arthrovisc are all comparable, purely made with the aid of diverse pharmaceutical agencies. those injections are placed good into the knee joint as quickly as each week for 3 consecutive weeks. This injected substance is to alter synvial fluid interior the joint and facilitates to lubricate the joint, thereby lowering discomfort and the different indications of osteoarthritis of the knee. commonly you would be additionally given a cortisone injection alongside with the ideal injection to help shrink inflammation and swelling. the end results of the sequence of injections in lots of circumstances lasts for 6 - 18 months. it fairly is an outstanding selection to NSAID's and different discomfort relief medicine for people with basic to average arthritis.
2016-10-04 21:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by spies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is only a temporary solution which wears off. It's called steroids. My coworker had it injected in her spine. She has a disc problem and wanted to avoid having surgery. It only put off the problem for a little while.
You are right. sorry, I was wrong, and also didn't give the full information re. type of problem the first time. Cortizone is something else.
2006-12-04 13:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋