Arthrosamid Knee Pain Injection

Yes. Arthrosamid works differently to any other knee injections. It works on the joint lining (synovial membrane) instead of between the joint. Therefore it treats the joint differently and can be used even if you have had other injections before.

From our experience, Arthrosamid injections have not influenced the successful outcome of total knee replacement surgery.

The cost of a single joint is £2,995 and two joints are £5,000. This cost includes initial consultation, MRI scan review, antibiotics and specialist injection protocol. All injections in our clinic are performed under ultrasound or MRI guidance by a medically qualified doctor rather than nurses or physiotherapists.

Sometimes patients require a top up arthrosamid injection. Subsequent injections with follow up consultation inclusive  cost £2,300 for one and £4,300 for two, £5,900 for three.

Our most successful injections are patients having both knees done at once. It makes sense to have two less painful knees than just the one.

Typically we would suggest to ‘take it easy’ for the first couple of weeks to allow the Arthrosamid to settle in. There are however no restrictions and patients can be fully weight baring and drive straight away. However, we would avoid the marathon training for 2 weeks.

Infection is one of the most important side effect that we need watch out for, this can be mitigated by our IV antibiotics regimen. The other important side effect is, inflammation or ‘synovitis’ following the injection as the Arthrosamid are trying to stabilise the joint lining. This biological response can be seen in some patients, from our experience, we have developed an injection regime to significantly reduce the inflammation.

The published randomised controlled clinic trials have shown up to two years for some patients. Of course the more severe the arthritis the less likely that it will work and the less likely that it will last. Of course, everybody’s biology is different and results and lasting effects can vary.

Currently Arthrosamid is only licensed to be used in the knee in the UK. However, it is a medical device and it can be used in other joints at the discretion of a fully licenced medical doctor that is capable to deal with the potential complications. Hip, ankle, shoulder and wrist are other common sites which has been treated successfully with Arthrosamid. At our clinics we have an MDT approach and specialist governance protocol for this.