What is Knee Osteoarthritis? #
Knee osteoarthritis, sometimes referred to as OA, occurs when the shock-absorbing cartilage is worn away causing bones to rub together. The joint can then become stiff, swollen and painful, which can unfortunately worsen over time resulting in synovial pain (caused by the inflammation of the lining) and disability.
Even though osteoarthritis in the most common type of arthritis, and the fastest growing cause of disability, there is little known about exactly what causes it a permanent cure has yet to be discovered. Focus has therefore been on symptom and pain management.
Introducing Arthrosamid®
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Arthrosamid is the first and and only approved injectable treatment that permanently combines with the knee’s synovial tissue.
The hydrogel injection, administered by ultrasound guidance, eases the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. The hydrogel itself does not degrade and therefore aims to provide long-lasting pain relief and improve your quality of life.
It has been proven to reduce pain in as little as 4 weeks.
How is Arthrosamid® Administered? #
Before treatment begins, you will have a local anaesthetic to numb the area around your knee. You should also be given antibiotics ahead of this to protect you from any potential risk of infection.
Your knee is cleaned prior to treatment. Arthrosamid® is then singularly injected into your knee’s synovial cavity, with the help of ultrasound. The needle is then removed and a plaster is placed over the injection site.
Arthrosamid® distributes within the synovial fluid and begins to stick to and mesh with the synovial tissue.
Patients in the under 70 age group reported close to 80% positive response rate following treatment with Arthrosamid®.
Understanding your Arthrosamid® treatment
Your Clinic #
This treatment is available in the following locations.
St Paul’s EC4M
Our St Paul’s clinic occupies a prime location on the 1st floor of the One New Change development, convenient to Cannon Street, Mansion House and Blackfriars. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Moorgate EC2A
Our Moorgate clinic benefits from a prime location on Finsbury Square, ideally located on the City fringe connecting Liverpool Street and Moorgate with Shoreditch and Old Street. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Chancery Lane WC2A
Our Chancery Lane clinic is located on this historic street, convenient to Holborn, Fetter Lane, the Strand, Fleet Street and Covent Garden. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Bank EC2R
Our Bank clinic on Threadneedle Street is located in the heart of the square mile, convenient to Bank, Bishopsgate, Leadenhall and Monument with extended opening hours. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Kensington SW7
Our Kensington clinic on Cromwell Road is located within the Point West Building, convenient to Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham and West London. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Raynes Park / Wimbledon SW20
Our Raynes Park clinic, next to David Lloyd Leisure, is convenient to Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Kingston and the South West London area. Offering face-to-face and remote consultations.
Your Team #
Below are all the consultants who are able to administer Arthrosamid Injections.
Booking an appointment #
Would you like to book an appointment with a Consultant Specialist to discuss your treatment options for knee osteoarthritis? Call us on 020 7788 7000 or click the button below to request an appointment.
Speak to our teamHelpful Resources
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To understand this treatment option in more depth and find out the next steps, please read attachments below.
If you have any questions, always speak with your treating clinician to confirm if they recommend it as part of your treatment.