Usually, doctors treat patients with these injections only when they've been treated with NSAIDs. If these Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs don't ease the pain of the patient then, the doctor opts for HA injections. Also, at times due to some reasons people are unable to take painkillers like Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, and Motrin, then, the injections can become useful. It has been observed that these injections work better for OA than other painkillers.
There are a number of injections for OA, but the approved hyaluronic acid injections brands are:
1. Euflexxa
It is derived from all natural sources of hyaluronic acid and is a non-bird derivative. The gel-like fluid is synthesized from complex processes of multistep cleansing and purifying process, which creates the unique medicine. The substance is used as an injection to help build the hyaluronic acid in the knee. The medicine is very beneficial as it acts like a protective cushion around the knee which avoids any sudden spasmodic jolts. Injected Euflexxa in the knee joint can relieve the patient from pain. It also helps in building the hyaluronic acid concentration in that area. Clinical studies show that the treatment provides relief for up to 6 months varying from person to person.
The human body starts decomposing as one age. Most of the organs and body parts don't function properly by the time we hit our fifties. What most elders suffer from is joint pain. It seems very unlikely that one could avoid it. The body synthesizes hyaluronic acid which is a natural fluid that helps in the smooth functioning of joints. It acts as a smoothening lubricant. This substance also acts as a shock absorber to avoid bearing the full weight while we walk.
People suffering from the joint disease 'osteoarthritis' are most commonly known to use hyaluronic acid based injections brands to ease their pain. In this disease, the person experiences severe joint pain in fingers, neck, lower back, knee, and hips. The condition occurs as a result of breakage of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. The person may suffer from symptoms like a lesser range of motions and swelling in the joints, and numb arms and legs. Any mechanical stress on the joints and lowered inflammatory process may result in this disease.
The setback of these injections is that it is not 100% sure to show results. As the saying goes, 'the results may vary from person to person'. For almost 20% patients who have gone for this treatment, this medication has shown great results by not only reducing their pain but also, in getting their health better. It effectively helps in slowing down the disease. However, with other 20%, no improvement was observed. The doctors say that it is very difficult to differentiate between the people with whom it will work and with whom it won't. Some have even tried out ways to differentiate but came up empty handed.