What Is Hyaluronic Acid - Ostenil® Plus?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found within healthy joints.
It acts to lubricate and cushion joints during movement.
In osteoarthritis, both the quality and quantity of this fluid reduce over time.
This means a joint becomes less able to absorb shock, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
An ultrasound-guided hyaluronic acid injection replaces this lost lubrication, helping the joint glide more freely and reducing the symptoms associated with arthritis.
At Leeds Joint Injections we use Ostenil® Plus, one of the most widely used and clinically established hyaluronic acid products available.
We also offer other hyaluronic acid products, and if these are more appropriate, your injection specialist can offer these to you.
More About Ostenil® Plus...
Simple One-Step Procedure
Ostenil® Plus is administered via a single injection.
All injections are ultrasound guided ensuring a safe and optimal administration of hyaluronic acid.
Who Can Benefit?
Hyaluronic acid injections are most commonly recommended for people with...
- Mild to moderate osteoarthritis
- Pain that has not improved with physiotherapy or medication
- Pain when walking, climbing stairs or exercising
- Joint stiffness that limits daily activities
- Patients wishing to delay or avoid knee replacement surgery
Why Choose Ostenil® Plus?
Benefits may include...
- Reduced pain
- Improved joint movement
- Better walking tolerance
- Reduced stiffness
- Longer-lasting lubrication of the joint
- Potential relief lasting six months or longer
Results are usually gradual rather than immediate, with most patients noticing improvement between two and four weeks after treatment.
Hyaluronic Acid FAQ's...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Injection Painful?
Most patients experience only mild discomfort during the procedure.
How Soon Can I Return To Normal Activities?
Most people return to normal daily activities immediately, although we usually recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours.
Are Hyaluronic Acid Injections Safe?
Hyaluronic acid injections have been used worldwide for many years and are generally very well tolerated.
As with any injection, there are small risks including temporary soreness, swelling, infection, or bleeding, which will be discussed prior to your procedure.
Can I Have Repeat Injections?
Yes.
You can have repeat injections if needed.