Hyaluronic Acid Therapy
We offer hyaluronic acid therapy
Anyone who hears the term hyaluronic acid automatically thinks of cosmetic wrinkle injections. But that's not right. Hyaluronic acid can be used in orthopedics for therapies and works wonders. Especially in the case of arthritic diseases or wear and tear and degenerative joint diseases of all kinds, hyaluronic acid therapy can result in immediate relief of the symptoms. What many people don't know: hyaluronic acid is an important component of healthy joints and is found in every body because it is an endogenous substance. This acid is contained in the synovial fluid of a healthy joint. Synovial fluid can be thought of as a buffer that absorbs shock while nourishing joint cartilage. In addition, it is like a kind of synovial fluid that ensures smooth movement processes. If the articular cartilage wears down over the years or becomes angular due to other diseases, the amount of fluid usually also decreases. The buffer decreases and the worn cartilages rub against each other, which in turn leads to pain and impaired movement. Exactly such cases are predestined to start a hyaluronic acid therapy. An injection with the body's own substance protects the cartilage from further damage. In addition, the pain is automatically relieved because there is now enough liquid in the cartilage structure.
A revolution in the treatment of osteoarthritis
In the case of acute arthrosis, low-molecular hyaluronic acid is primarily used. It has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. If the joint is not irritated, but the gliding ability needs to be increased, an injection with high-molecular hyaluronic acid is carried out. Both therapeutic measures should be repeated at regular intervals, since the injected acid breaks down after a certain period of time. Hyaluronic acid therapy is a measure to relieve pain with an anti-inflammatory effect. The root cause of the joint problem, usually cartilage that is worn out or destroyed by an illness or accident, is not corrected in this way. However, the course of the underlying disease is significantly slowed down and for many patients for whom an operation is not an option, this therapy option is very useful and risk-free. Even if an operation is planned and there is still inflammation in the joint to be operated on, prior therapy with hyaluronic acid is indicated in order to contain the inflammation. This form of therapy is considerably gentler and more efficient than all conventional therapy approaches. Anyone who can still remember the old days when joint inflammation was treated with quark wraps will love hyaluronic acid therapy. Even if the small prick in the joint capsule may be an unpleasant thought at first, the patient will notice after the first treatment at the latest that his fear of it was only in his head.
Gentle, efficient and free from side effects
Another alternative to treat cartilage degeneration is cortisone injections. However, this is a form of therapy that we are reluctant to use because the side effects of cortisone can be very serious. In addition, this treatment would have to be repeated over and over again. The body's own substance hyaluronic acid is free of side effects and interactions, which is why we prefer this method. We are very glad that modern medicine has taught us that hyaluronic acid is the drug of choice to minimize pain in joint damage and to restore the function of the joint.