Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid in pain management

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that is part of the architecture of the cartilage of the joints that traps water giving it viscoelastic capabilities and thus limits the impact between the joints. When there is a reduction of this molecule, the cartilage thins and wears out and may even disappear, producing localized pain in the area where it occurs. It is in these cases where treatment with hyaluronic acid is recommended.

For which pathologies is it indicated

For which pathologies is hyaluronic acid treatment indicated:

Procedure

To correctly apply the treatment with hyaluronic acid and to obtain the efficacy it can provide, a correct diagnosis and evaluation of the patient is essential. The doctor will ask specific questions that, together with the physical examination and evaluation of the complementary tests, will allow to determine with more precision which are the causes of the pain.

An injection guided by ultrasound or X-ray will be performed with the prior application of a local anesthetic to allow the needle to be placed inside the joint with the least possible pain.

It does not require hospitalization in most cases.

Efficiency

In most cases, after therapy, pain would be considerably relieved and motor activity would be improved by decreasing tension and increasing strength on the quality of movement. In case of injury, recovery times would be reduced. On the other hand, tissue oxygenation would be improved and the patient's functional system would be rebalanced.

8-10months approximately