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Am Receiving Supartz Injections In My Knee. Not Aspirating Fluid Before Injection. Feel Pain In Knee. Suggestions?
I am receiving Supartz injections in my knee and noticed that they are not aspirating fluid before injecting the Supartz - is this acceptable as well? Also during the injection of the Supartz I experienced such excruciating pain/pressure inside my knee that I almost lost it - would this be from inflammation from OA or the added volume from not aspirating initially? The provider seemed concerned, but offered no explanation. Thanks
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
hello..thanks for logging in health care magic..as you have explained your suffering during the injection..and for the problem osteoarthritis total knee replacement surgery is the treatment of choice if you are not getting relief with pain killers and intra articular injections...and is only supartz is being injected or any steroid is being added.how frequently are you receiving injections..pain during and for sometime after injection can be common..how long does the pain during the injection last..whats your age and any contraindications comorbidities like diabetes hypertension,heart problems..for joint replacement ..and consult your orthopaedician and he will definitely help you ...get well soon
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