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Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints and occurs as a result of wear and tear of the cartilage tissue over time. Cartilage is a smooth and elastic tissue that connects joints and covers the ends of bones. This tissue prevents the bones from rubbing against each other and allows the joints to move freely. Osteoarthritis is the thinning and wear and tear of this cartilaginous tissue, causing the bones to rub against each other and causing pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knee arthritis is a type of this condition that occurs in the knee joint. It is common in older people but can also occur in young people. Factors that cause knee arthritis include genetic predisposition, overweight, previous trauma to the knee and overuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Osteoarthritis of the knee develops over a long period of time and can severely limit life as it progresses. Patients usually experience symptoms such as pain, swelling, limitation of movement and joint deformities. This can have a negative impact on a person’s daily life. For example, even simple movements such as climbing stairs, taking long walks or squatting can become challenging and painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although there is no definitive cure for knee arthritis,<\/del> various treatment methods can be applied to relieve pain, reduce movement limitations and improve quality of life. These include medication, physical therapy, knee braces, intra-articular injections and surgical interventions (when necessary).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the treatment of knee arthritis, injections into the knee are among the frequently preferred methods. In this article, we will give information about “intra-articular hydrogel injection”, which has been used in the treatment of knee arthritis in the last few years. This method is scientifically known as “polyacrylamide hydrogel” (PAAG). It is popularly known as “liquid knee replacement”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read the rest of our article to find out how the hydrogel injection is applied and whether it really has an effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n