- Hydrocortisone or cortisone (not the same as anabolic steroids) is a type of steroid that are anti-inflammatory and is present naturally in our body.
- Cortisone injections are administered by highly trained healthcare professionals (such as Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists) to provide quick and effective relief of pain and stiffness which is caused by inflammation, such as in acute arthritis (Thumb, fingers, shoulder, Elbow, Wrists, Knees, Ankles and Toes) bursitis (trochanteric/hip), tendinopathy / tendinitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff) . frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), trigger finger , de-uervain’s tenosynovitis and carpel tunnel syndrome.
- Steroid injections often provide patients significant pain relief allowing them to engage with exercise and the chance to progress their rehabilitation and strengthen the surrounding areas to create longer term gains.
Ostenil Plus Injection : How does it work ?
This medication is injected into the space between the joint that contains synovial fluid and works to restore the balance between the breakdown and production of hyaluronic acid. This effect means Ostenil Plus can help decrease pain and stiffness of the joint.The hyaluronic acid in Ostenil Plus is very pure and is manufactured using fermentation. Containing no animal proteins, it is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction, plus the addition of mannitol (a sugar derivative) helps the hyaluronic acid to work for longer and more efficiently in the joint.
Treatment with Ostenil Plus:
Ostenil Plus should be injected directly into the joint(s) affected by osteoarthritis by a fully qualified clinician.
It is unlikely you will notice any benefits straight away, but you should gradually begin to feel a reduction in pain and stiffness over the following few weeks, which is likely to continue for several months.
When the effect of Ostenil Plus begins to wear off, if considered appropriate by your clinician, you may safely choose to have another injection whenever necessary.
Does Ostenil Plus have any side effects?
Ostenil Plus has been extensively tested and has not been found to cause any serious side effects, plus it contains no animal proteins, so is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.
As with all injections there is a very small risk of infection and occasional post injection pain at the site, which may last a day or so.
You should always consult with your clinician or ask your physiotherapist before beginning any new treatment.