Viscosupplementation Knee Injections For Arthritis Pain. Do They Help? Sports MD Explains

Описание: Viscosupplementation Knee Injections For Arthritis Pain. Do They Help? Sports MD Explains

Welcome to my latest video where I dive into the science behind Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections, also known as Rooster Comb injections or Gel injections, for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. With a plethora of treatments available, it's vital to understand which ones actually deliver results.

In this video, I dissect several pivotal studies, providing you with a clear, evidence-based perspective on whether HA injections are an effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. We scrutinize findings from three notable research articles:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12851...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28118...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21852...

Through an active and critical review of these studies, I aim to guide you through the current landscape of knee osteoarthritis treatment, answering the pressing question: Are HA injections worth considering?

For those seeking to deepen their understanding of knee osteoarthritis treatments, and specifically the role of HA injections, this video is crafted for you.

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About me:
Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam, a Primary Care Sports Medicine doctor practicing in the United States. I serve various roles as a clinician, such as a hospitalist, outpatient clinician, team physician, and medical director for Exercise Physiology Lab.

My mission of creating of this channel is to help people understand the importance of being active and help people who are physically inactive to undertake physical activity and for people who already enjoy physical activity, to help them remain stay active by addressing barriers for exercise.

I completed my medical school from PSGIMSR, Coimbatore, India. I did a Masters in exercise Physiology at the University of Kentucky. I then went to complete residency in Family Medicine, Fellowship in Academic Medicine and finally a Fellowship in Sports Medicine. I am currently pursuing a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through University of Arizona.

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Disclaimer
My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.


Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Basics of knee arthritis
00:45 HA injection vs cortisone injection
01:26 HA injection Side effects
01:52 HA injection Evidence for knee arthritis treatment
02:48 What experts recommend?
04:12 Final Take