Knee injections can reduce your osteoarthritis knee pain and usually improves function. Viscosupplementation injects a preparation of hyaluronic acid into the knee joint. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in joint fluid. It acts as a lubricant to enable bones to move smoothly over each other and as a shock absorber for joint loads.

People with osteoarthritis have a lower-than-normal concentration of hyaluronic acid in their joints. Viscosupplementation is a therapeutic option for individuals with knee osteoarthritis. This procedure has proven to be highly successful in reducing the pain associated with osteoarthritis and is generally covered by most major medical insurance providers and Medicare. See the video below for a more information.