Viscosupplementation is a method of using an natural like substance to improve the lubrication of the joints.
Knee is the most common joint treated by this method.
Viscosupplementation can be used for knee osteoarthritis, patello-femoral arthritis. They are a valuable adjunct to medications and exercises and helps in relieving pain and postponing or avoiding a knee replacement.
This is an out-patient procedure and typically takes 15-30 minutes and the patient can be made to walk out of the clinic.
The visco substance most commonly used is sodium hyaluronate, which is a constituent of a normal knee joint. The substance forms a lubricant coating on the knee joint, which gets the joint moving again !
