For the past 10 years, I’ve had Synvisc injected into my arthritic knees. Synvisc works like a shock absorber and encourages cartilage growth. It’s not going to repair a bad knee, but it can reduce inflammation and pain. It can make bad knees bearable until the inevitable knee replacement surgery. If you’re struggling with knee problems, I urge you to consult with your orthopedic surgeon to see if Synvisc might help your situation. The Synvisc injection I received yesterday should be my last one. I’m planning to have my right knee replaced with a Titanium knee in June 2012. For details about Synvisc, click here.
My mother had the injections and they worked very well for her. Jackie went to the doctor and he said that as of now she doesn’t need them! A cortisone shot has made a big difference and she can bend her knee back and walk without pain. We’ll see how long it lasts.
I’ve had the cortisone shots in my knees, too, Jeff. They work for a while…and then they don’t. I’m glad Jackie is doing so well!
I have a few places I would like to shoot some.
Synvisc worked for me, Patti. I wouldn’t have been able to last almost a decade with little or no cartilage in my knees without it. But plenty of people have never heard about it.