INJECTION THERAPY

When is Osteonil Used?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition. Most people over the age of 60 years have OA to some degree but severity varies. People in their 20s and 30s can also suffer although there is often an underlying reason such as joint injury or repeated joint stress from overuse. OA results in the breakdown of the cartilage that covers the underlying bone. The cartilage acts as a protective lining of the bone this leads to  joint pain and stiffness. Although there is no permanent cure Osteonil injections can be helpful in the management of joint pain.

What is Osteonil and can it help?

Osteonil, is a solution containing sodium hyaluronate and can be used as a treatment for the symptoms of osteoarthritis. It is administered via injection into the inflamed synovial joints, for example the ankle or the smaller joints of the toes. A synovial joint is one in which the ends of the bones are enclosed in a capsule containing thick slippery liquid called synovial fluid. The capsule is lined with a membrane and the bone ends of the joints are covered in a smooth layer of tough rubbery substance, known as cartilage.

Synovial fluid lubricates the joint whilst acting as a protective filter, allowing nutrients to reach the cartilage by blocking the passage of harmful cells and substances. The most important component of Synovial fluid is a substance called hyaluronic acid, and Ostenil works by restoring the normal balance between the breakdown and production of hyaluronic acid (which is part of the aging process). Used effectively ostenil can decrease pain and stiffness and improve the other symptoms associated with OA.