Arthrosamid® Injections

Arthrosamid® is an approved treatment to reduce the pain and stiffness of knee osteoarthritis. It cushions and lubricates the knee joint, improving your movement and reducing discomfort. If your knee osteoarthritis is causing pain, restricting your mobility and reducing your quality of life, Arthrosamid® can provide relief without the need for surgery.

Your consultant will refer you for an Arthrosamid® injection. It is a minimally invasive procedure, performed under local anaesthetic, so you will not ordinarily need to stay in hospital overnight. 

Arthrosamid® offers safe and sustained relief from the pain of knee osteoarthritis, improving movement and boosting your quality of life.

The injection is designed to not degrade in the body, giving long-lasting pain relief. In clinical trials, patients noticed significantly reduced pain symptoms four weeks after injection, and this was maintained when they were followed up after three years.

Other injectable treatments, including steroid injections, are effective for a much shorter time. Arthrosamid® is active for longer, and you can receive repeated injections without endangering the health and structure of your knee joint.

All joint injections carry risks however Arthrosamid® is generally very safe; there were no serious side effects in clinical trials. The risks of Arthrosamid® injections include:

• Pain following the injection
• Swelling around the injection site
• A small risk of allergy to the medication
• A small risk of joint infection

It is important to bear in mind that there is no cure for osteoarthritis, but treatment with Arthrosamid® may reduce or relieve your pain. You should also bear in mind that your osteoarthritis may not improve, and in some cases, it may get worse.