At Walsh Podiatry we use a range of injectables to help with soft tissue and joint pain. Here we we use Ostenil Injections, however, sometimes others are used depending on the patient and the condition.
Ostenil ® injections are designed to provide long-term relief in Osteoarthritis (OA). They help decrease pain and stiffness and improve the other symptoms of OA and can be used in the knee, or in any of the other joints in the body that are classified as ‘synovial’.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition affecting many joints of the body especially in the foot and also the knee. The cartilage surface becomes worn and the natural space between the bones becomes reduced. Ostenil ® work by a process called viscosupplementation and restores the natural balance of sodium hyaluronate within the joint to reduce pain and stiffness.
Anywhere between 1 to 3 injections may be required and the effect of the injections can last for many months. If the effect does wear off you can easily and safely have more with no worries about side effects.
This procedure is very quick and simple. Once the Podiatrist has determined this is the best treatment for you the Steroid can be injected. Local anaesthetic can be used alongside the steroid injection. Depending on the area of your foot that the steroids need to target, you will be sat or lying down.
Some of the most common conditions that steroids are used for are:
When receiving a steroid injection, you should typically feel pain relief within a couple of hours. The timing largely depends on the type of medication you have received. However, it can take up to 2-4 weeks to feel relief.
It is worth knowing that steroid injections are not for everyone, however for most people they are fine to have. We will always assess you as to your suitability and ask you questions like
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