The main component of Synovial fluid is a substance called Hyaluronic Acid which acts as an immediate lubricant and shock-absorber to immediately decrease pain and stiffness in the joint.

More importantly it stimulates the cells that produce the fluid needed in the joints and helps restore the normal balance of breakdown and production to give long lasting pain relief.

Most patients notice an immediate difference but some advise it took a few days or occasionally weeks to notice an improvement. There are a very small number of patients who advise they did not gain any benefit from the injection.

These injections will help all osteoarthritic synovial joints and soft tissue conditions that also rely on the production of synovial fluid.

Ostenil is not a steroid, it is an artificial copy of the naturally occurring joint lubricant called synovial fluid.

The overwhelming majority of injections of either Ostenil or Steroid are not painful if done by a well trained injection therapist. There is of course the usual discomfort of the needle going into the skin and most advise it was much less painful than they were anticipating.

They are incredibly safe as the likelihood of any reaction is even less than with a steroid injection.

They are incredibly safe as the likelihood of any reaction is even less than with a steroid injection.

If you have not been assessed for suitability this will be the first part of the appointment. This will involve taking a thorough history followed by a thorough examination. If you are suitable you will be asked to consent to the procedure. The injection will be administered and you will be reassessed to check for an immediate response. You will be followed up within approximately one to two weeks.