What should I expect from knee osteoarthritis injections?
ANSWER
Knee osteoarthritis injection treatment ranges from a one-time injection to weekly injections for 3-5 weeks. Pain relief usually takes 4-12 weeks. The treatment's been shown to last for up to several months. You can get it as often as you need to.
From: Hyaluronan Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by David Zelman on January 12, 2017
SOURCES:
The Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Arthritis Foundation.
SOURCES:
The Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Arthritis Foundation.
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