Injections
In some conditions he doctor might recommend injecting some substances or medications directly into the knee joint. Some of the commonly used injections include the following:
- Corticosteroids:
The injections of corticosteroid drug into the knee joint might aid in relieving the signs of an arthritis flare. Injecting corticosteroids provides relief from pain that might last for a few months, but it is important to understand that these injections are not effective for all patients.
- Hyaluronic acid:
Hyaluronic acid is similar to a thick fluid can improve the mobility of the knee joint and reduce the pain by injecting directly into the knee joint. Hyaluronic acid naturally lubricates the knee joint, but the studies suggest that the effectiveness of this injection might ease the pain from a series or a single shot for as long as six months. [4]
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP):
PRP consists of a concentration of various growth factors that might seem to ease the inflammation and improve healing. PRP injections tend to perform better in those people with knee pain having injuries, sprains, and tendon tears.