From consultation to recovery, a clear look at how BC Joint Health will support your Arthrosamid® experience.
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Arthrosamid® is administered by means of a simple, one-step procedure performed under local anaesthesia by Dr. Desai or Dr. Sara.
You may begin to experience some relief from your pain within the first 24 hours. While it can take up to 12 weeks to fully realize the maximum benefits, clinical studies indicate that the majority of patients start to notice positive changes within a few weeks.
Before treatment with Arthrosamid®, you will have a local anaesthetic to numb the area around your knee. You should also be given antibiotics ahead of this to protect you from any potential risk of infection.
Your knee is cleaned prior to treatment. Arthrosamid® is then singularly injected into your knee's synovial cavity, performed with the help of ultrasound. The needle is then removed and a plaster is placed over the injection site.
Arthrosamid® disperses through the joint and integrates with the synovial lining — over the following weeks, cells and fine blood vessels grow into the hydrogel, making it a lasting, cushioning part of the joint lining itself. Most patients begin to notice relief around 4 weeks, and improvement can continue for up to a year after injection.
Mark Webb, Orthopaedic Surgeon Consultant, discusses what to expect after your Arthrosamid® treatment.
Further insights from Mr. Webb on managing recovery and getting the best results from your treatment.
We recommend a period of rest following your treatment and will provide you with a detailed rehabilitation guide. Most patients can return to normal daily activities within a few days, with full benefits typically realized by 12 weeks. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Clinical trials have shown that Arthrosamid® has a strong safety profile, with no serious treatment-related side effects reported — including in a randomized controlled trial of 239 patients and a five-year follow-up study. The most commonly experienced effects were mild to moderate joint pain and a feeling of swelling in the knee. These symptoms typically resolved on their own within a few days to a few weeks.
The injectable hydrogel has demonstrated a well-established safety profile over the past 20 years, having been used successfully across a range of medical applications throughout the body.
Relief builds gradually as the hydrogel integrates with your joint lining. Most patients begin to notice improvement around 4 weeks after injection, with benefits continuing to build — studies show ongoing improvement up to a year post-injection. And research shows the relief is built to last: pain reduction has been documented five years after a single injection. See the full research on our Clinical Evidence page.
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