Ostenil Plus Knee Injection

Service Description

Ostenil® Plus is a solution containing hyaluronic acid. It is injected into the space in the joint that contains synovial fluid and works by restoring the normal balance between the breakdown and production of hyaluronic acid. This effect of Ostenil® Plus means that it can decrease pain and stiffness and improve the other symptoms of osteoarthritis. The hyaluronic acid in Ostenil® Plus is very pure and is manufactured using a process called fermentation. It contains no animal proteins, which means it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. The addition of Mannitol (a simple sugar derivative) to Ostenil® Plus allows the Hyaluronic Acid to work for longer and more efficiently in the joint, enabling effective symptom reduction with a single injection. Ostenil® Plus has been extensively tested, and has not been found to cause any serious side effects. ​ The exact make-up of the hyaluronic acid in Ostenil® Plus has been carefully chosen so that it is as effective as possible in treating osteoarthritis. If you decide to have treatment with Ostenil® Plus, it will be injected directly into the joint affected by osteoarthritis. You may not notice any benefit immediately after your injection, but will gradually experience a reduction in pain and stiffness. The improvement in your symptoms is likely to persist for several months, depending on the progression of the degenerative change in the joint being treated. When effects of your Ostenil® Plus injection begin to wear off, you can safely choose to have another injection if your Doctor agrees it is appropriate. Thereafter, you can continue with Ostenil® Plus therapy whenever necessary.