Viscosupplementation

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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Enhance Joint Relief and Mobility: 5 Activities Viscosupplementation Can Improve

By Michael Hana

Introduction Living with osteoarthritis can be challenging, as it often brings discomfort and limits mobility. However, viscosupplementation has been shown to achieve incredible strides in increasing mobility, flexibility, and durability. In this article, we’ll explore how viscosupplementation can enhance your ability to perform everyday activities with ease, including walking, bending, stretching, exercising, and doing chores.…

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Viscosupplementation: How Long Does Joint Relief Last for Osteoarthritis?

By Michael Hana

Introduction If you suffer from osteoarthritis or knee pain, you understand the challenges of finding lasting relief. Among the various treatment options available, Viscosupplementation, commonly known as gel injections, has emerged as a non-invasive surgery alternative that can provide surprisingly long-lasting relief. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of Viscosupplementation, focusing on how…

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Achieve Joint Relief and a Path to Recovery with Our Fantastic Physicians

By Michael Hana

Introduction Living with joint pain can be challenging, limiting your mobility and hindering your daily activities. However, at the Joint Relief Institute, we offer a specialized treatment called Viscosupplementation that can provide much-needed relief for your knees and shoulders. This is all made possible by our incredible team of skilled physicians. Reviews from happy patients…

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Answering Common Questions about Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis

By Michael Hana

Living with osteoarthritis can be challenging, especially when it affects weight-bearing joints like the knees. Thankfully, medical advancements have introduced various treatment options to alleviate pain and improve joint function. One such treatment gaining popularity is knee gel injections, also known as viscosupplementation. We’ll delve into some frequently asked questions surrounding knee gel injections and…

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Viscosupplementation vs. Knee Surgery: Is Surgery Your Only Option?

By Michael Hana

Groundbreaking treatment provides knee pain relief without surgery 32.5 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, with knee osteoarthritis accounting for 80% of the disease burden. If recent trends continue, over half of these patients will undergo knee replacement surgery to ease their pain. Understandably, such surgery is not without risks and complications. However, there’s a less…

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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.