Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Viscous supplement injection
My mother is having severe knee pain and shown to doctors and most of them advised for knee replacement but few doctors advise to try viscous supplement injection .Request for benefits and risk in taking this injection .Also can the injection amonut can be reimbursed in medical insurance .My mother is 56 with not other problems.
Answers (1)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
If already advised knee replacement, don't waste time in temporary treatment like viscous supplement as they do not have definite result nor proved for relief, young age is good to get knee replacement as age progress medical issue supervene with immobility due to arthritis.
Regards
Dr Ssunil Dewangan
Joint Replacement Surgeon
Ortho Joints
Raipur CG
Next Steps
earliest knee replacement
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.