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How Much Does Knee Replacement Surgery Cost?

By MikeMardis

When you’re grappling with painful knees from Osteoarthritis, finding relief becomes a top priority. While Osteoarthritis itself isn’t curable, various treatment options exist to alleviate symptoms. Knee replacement surgery is often recommended by orthopedic doctors as a viable solution. However, before you rush to schedule your surgery, it’s crucial to understand the cost of knee…

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Viscosupplementation Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis

By Great Big Digital Agency

Are you considering viscosupplementation injections for knee osteoarthritis? Let’s delve deeper into this treatment option. Viscosupplementation, also known as gel therapy, involves injecting hyaluronic acid into the knee joint. But what exactly does this procedure entail, and how does it work to alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms? Knee osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by the breakdown of…

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Viscosupplementation Injections: Effective Relief for Knee Osteoarthritis?

By Great Big Digital Agency

Understanding Viscosupplementation Viscosupplementation injections, also known as hyaluronic acid injections, are a non-surgical treatment option for knee osteoarthritis. This procedure involves injecting a gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid into the knee joint. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial fluid, which lubricates and cushions the joint. In osteoarthritis, the breakdown of…

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Do Gel Injections Work for Bone-on-Bone Knees

By Great Big Digital Agency

Understanding Bone-on-Bone Knees Bone-on-bone is a condition whereby osteoarthritis has progressed to advanced stages resulting in the cartilage thinning out excessively. As a result, there is limited cushioning on the knee joint causing the bones to rub against each other. Bone-on-bone knees often cause excruciating knee pain, inflammation, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Living with these…

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Are Knee Gel Injections Covered by Insurance and Medicare?

By Great Big Digital Agency

What are Knee Gel Injections? Knee gel injections, also known as Viscosupplementation, are a common treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. They involve injecting a lubricating substance, like hyaluronic acid, into the knee joint to reduce pain and improve mobility. Hyaluronic acid injections replenishes the joint’s natural lubricant. While effective, these injections aren’t a permanent…

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The Joint Relief Institute Is Coming to Minneapolis!

By Michael Hana

We’re proud to announce some incredibly exciting news for seniors with osteoarthritis living in the greater Minneapolis area. In October, the Joint Relief Institute will be opening a location in Edina, MN – just southwest of Minneapolis. We’ve been injecting hope and providing relief for thousands of patients monthly in the Chicagoland area, and we…

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About Dr. Hana

Mike Hana is triple board certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain Practice. He completed his fellowship at the University of Texas, where he also served as an assistant professor training and teaching other physicians the science and the art of performing Image-guided interventions for pain management.