Knee arthritis can make everyday activities feel harder than they should. Walking the dog, climbing stairs, playing golf, gardening, exercising, or simply getting up from a chair can become increasingly painful as osteoarthritis progresses. If you’ve tried physiotherapy, exercise, pain relief, or steroid injections and are still struggling, you may have heard about Arthrosamid® injections as a newer treatment option for knee osteoarthritis.
At Pro-Active Physio & Pilates Tewkesbury, we’re often asked whether Arthrosamid® is effective and who it may help. Here’s what you need to know.
What Is Arthrosamid®?
Arthrosamid® is a hydrogel injection designed to help people with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Unlike steroid injections, which aim to reduce inflammation, Arthrosamid® integrates into the lining of the knee joint and is designed to provide longer-lasting symptom relief.
Treatment is usually delivered as a single injection into the affected knee via ultrasound guidance here on at our Tewkesbury site and our satellite injection clinics at Gloucester and Cheltenham.
What Are the Potential Benefits?
Early research has shown encouraging results, with many patients reporting improvements in:
- Knee pain
- Mobility and walking tolerance
- Daily activities
- Overall quality of life
Some studies have found these improvements may last for two years or even up to 5 years following treatment. However, research is still ongoing, and larger studies are needed to better understand long-term outcomes.
What Does NICE Say?
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reviewed Arthrosamid® but has not yet issued guidance recommending its routine use for knee osteoarthritis.
This is because NICE concluded that more clinical evidence is needed before formal recommendations can be made.
In simple terms, Arthrosamid® is viewed as a promising treatment, but the evidence base is still developing.
Who Might Benefit?
Arthrosamid® may be worth discussing with a specialist if:
- You have diagnosed knee osteoarthritis
- Knee pain is affecting your quality of life
- Exercise and physiotherapy alone haven’t provided enough relief
- You want to remain active and independent
- You’re looking for alternatives before considering knee replacement surgery
Every case is different, so a thorough assessment is important before deciding on the most appropriate treatment.
Physiotherapy Still Matters
While injections may help reduce pain, they don’t address strength, mobility, balance, or movement patterns.
That’s why physiotherapy remains one of the most effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis.
Combining symptom relief with a personalised rehabilitation programme often gives the best results, helping patients:
- Move more confidently
- Improve leg strength
- Stay active
- Return to hobbies and exercise
- Maintain independence for longer
Can Arthrosamid® Help You Avoid Surgery?
Arthrosamid® does not reverse arthritis or regenerate cartilage.
However, some patients experience enough improvement in their symptoms to delay surgery and continue the activities they enjoy.
For others, surgery may still be the most appropriate option.
The key is understanding which treatment pathway is right for you.
How We Can Help
If knee pain is stopping you from doing the things you love, our experienced physiotherapists can help.
Following a detailed assessment, we’ll help you:
- Understand the cause of your knee pain
- Build a tailored treatment plan
- Improve strength and mobility
- Explore whether further treatment options or specialist referral may be appropriate
Our goal is simple: helping you move better, hurt less, and stay active.
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Don’t let knee arthritis dictate what you can and can’t do.
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