Ostenil joint Injections

Ostenil ® is a treatment for the symptoms of osteoarthritis. It can be used in the knee, or in any of the other joints in the body that are classified as ‘synovial’. It is proven effective in even the worst arthritic joints. 

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OSTENIL® is a solution containing sodium hyaluronate. 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 sodium hyaluronate. This effect of Ostenil ® means that it can decrease pain and stiffness and improve the other symptoms of osteoarthritis.

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Ostenil ® is very pure and is manufactured using a process called fermentation.  The addition of Mannitol (a simple sugar derivative) to Ostenil ® allows the Hyaluronic Acid to work for longer and more efficiently in the joint, enabling effective symptom reduction with a single injection. Ostenil ® has been extensively tested, and has not been found to cause any serious side effects.

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After your injection you will gradually experience a reduction in pain and stiffness. The improvement in your symptoms is likely to persist for up to 12 months, depending on the progression of the degenerative change in the joint being treated. When the effects of your Ostenil ® injection begin to wear off, you can safely choose to have another injection if your clinician agrees it is appropriate. Thereafter, you can continue with Ostenil ® therapy whenever necessary.

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OSTENIL® is can be given in one high dose or as a course of 3 lower dose injections over a period of 3 weeks.