Supartz injection is a five week course of hyaluronic acid supplements.
Supartz was first used in Japan in 1987 and it remains one of the most common viscosupplementation injections in use world wide.
Compared to some more modern similar products, Supartz needs to be given more often before it has benefit. For Supartz injections you need five in total - once a week for five weeks. Supartz is most commonly given into the knee but it has also been used for other joints.
Supartz acts partly by replacing the missing lubrication synovial fluid in an arthritic joint - but also partly by suppressing inflammation chemicals which cause damage to joint cartilage.
New research on what causes the cartilage to deteriorate has shown that injections of viscosupplementation fluid can help to slow the wear and tear in the joint - and by doing this can reduce pain and improve function.
You can read more about viscosupplementation treatment for arthritis elsewhere on this website.
Doctor Cameron has extensive experience of using these treatments in the treatment of arthritis. They are safe, effective in many cases and almost completely free of side effects. Some people experience a transient flare reaction but this is not common overall.
If you think you would like to know more about this kind of treatment then explore the other pages on this site or book an initial consultation with Doctor Cameron to see if you might be someone who could benefit from viscosupplementation injections. The best research is available in the treatment of knee arthritis but other joints can also benefit.