Joint Injections for Knee Pain
Knee joint pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis can have a negative impact on our daily lives, especially if you have previously enjoyed such an active life. Wear and tear in the knee joint can make everyday activities such as walking and gentle exercise difficult with reduced mobilty and pain.
We offer 3 different treatments for osteoarthritis here at SO Aesthetics. At our consultant-led Knee Clinic we offer steroid, HA knee joint injections (Durolane) and Arthrosamid for pain relief with effective results.

Steroid injections​
At SO Aesthetics we provide steroid knee joint injections for the treatment of inflammation and pain in joints which will help ease pain and increase movement.
The procedure involves injecting a corticosteroid directly into the affected joints.
At a glance
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Procedure duration: 20 minutes
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Type of anaesthetic: sometimes local
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How long will it last? A few weeks to up to a year
Hyaluronic Acid Injection (Durolane)
Durolane is a single-injection treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain, using hyaluronic acid (HA) to lubricate and cushion the joint, providing relief for up to six months.
Here's a more detailed explanation: What it is: Durolane is a single-injection treatment containing hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in healthy joint fluid, that acts as a lubricant and shock absorber. How it works: Durolane is injected directly into the joint to restore the natural viscoelastic properties of the hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid, reducing friction and cushioning the joint. What it treats: It's used to treat pain and stiffness associated with mild to moderate osteoarthritis in the knee. How long it lasts: Durolane can provide pain relief for up to six months. How it is administered: Durolane is administered as a single injection directly into the joint. Is it right for you? You may be a good candidate for Durolane if you have knee osteoarthritis and have not found adequate relief from other treatments, such as oral medications, physical therapy, or steroid injections. Side effects: Common side effects include warmth, pain, redness, stiffness, bruising, or puffiness at the injection site, as well as nausea, stomach pain, trouble walking, swelling, back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, numbness, tingling, headache, dizziness, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat. • Indications for use: Durolane is indicated for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacological therapy or simple analgesics.
​Arthrosamid® injections
​Arthrosamid® is a cutting-edge injectable hydrogel that delivers long-lasting, proven pain relief for knee OA - improving your quality of life without surgery.
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We are excited to be one of a few centres around the country selected to offer Arthrosamid® under the care of Mr Andrew Pearse, Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon. ​​

FAQ's
What is Arthrosamid® The medical description of Arthrosamid® is an 'injectable polyacrylamide hydrogel' otherwise known as '2.5 iPAAG'. Approved for treatment of knee Osteoarthritis, Arthrosamid® is suitable, safe and effective for most patients with the condition.
 Arthrosamid® is the first and only approved injectable treatment that permanently combines with the knee’s synovial tissue — decreasing joint stiffness, diminishing pain, improving the function of the knee, and enhancing your quality of life. How does Arthrosamid® work? Arthrosamid® combines with the tissue lining your knee joint, thickening it to provide a barrier — reducing your pain.
 
Arthrosamid® permanently combines with the tissue lining your knee joint and it’s this unique characteristic that provides a significant reduction in your Osteoarthritis pain over a longer period — with one single treatment. Why choose Arthrosamid®? No therapies have been able to satisfactorily halt or delay Osteoarthritis progression or provide effective, long-lasting symptomatic relief for patients with knee Osteoarthritis. So, until now, treatments have tended to focus on pain relief and the management of symptoms through: Weight loss

 Exercise and physiotherapy

 Walking aids

 Footwear and insoles

 Knee braces

 Oral pain relief medication

 Viscosupplement Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections
 and when these therapies fail - Joint replacement/ knee surgery.
For more information on this procedure or to find out if you are a suitable candidate for this treatment, please email thekneeclinic@soaesthetics.co.uk
MR ANDREW PEARSE
We are SO privileged to have top orthopaedic knee surgeon Mr Andrew Pearse hold a regular knee joint injection clinic with us. Mr Pearse has over 20 years of experience working with and operating on knees.
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Mr Pearse says, "Surgery for osteoarthritis can take significant time to recover from and carries risk. Therefore less invasive and highly effective safe alternatives are worth exploring."
Mr Andrew Pearse
MB ChB, MRCS(Ed), FRCS(Tr & Orth)
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Andrew Pearse is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Worcestershire, specialising in Sports and Reconstructive Knee Surgery.
Having graduated from the University of Manchester in 1998 he went on to train on the North-West orthopaedic rotation. He undertook an international sports fellowship in Christchurch, New Zealand, before taking up a consultant post initially at Wrightington Hospital and then his current appointment at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
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His main areas of interest are sports and arthroplasty knee surgery. His teaching commitments include being a faculty member on national and international soft tissue course. He is a member of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee.

SO KNEE CLINIC - PAIN RELIEVING JOINT INJECTION CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL

After being treated for severe osteoarthritis with the Arthrosamid Knee Injection, 71-year-old Corinne Edwards could get back to her passion for competitive
ballroom dancing!
The following day after her treatment, she said that it "felt as if the clock had been turned back years." Her knee was less painful and, a month later, she and her partner Peter were named the pre-amateur Latin American Champions at a regional final in Bristol!
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"Arthrosamid really has changed everything – and I haven’t looked back since the day I had my treatment. It’s brought me back from the brink of having to give up dancing....and now, as they say, I have every confidence that I’ll be able to.....’keep dancing!!’” - Corinne Edwards (71)
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Read the full article about Corinne's experience here.


