Hyalgan Injections for Knee Pain in Louisiana
A Hyalgan® injection delivers a gel-like medicine directly into your knee joint to help relieve the pain of osteoarthritis. LA Pain Doctor offers Hyalgan injections to patients in Metairie, LaPlace, Harvey, Hammond, and Lutcher, LA who want to stay active and delay or avoid knee surgery.
Request an AppointmentHow Hyalgan Works
Healthy knees are filled with synovial fluid that contains hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that lubricates the joint and absorbs shock. With osteoarthritis, this fluid thins and loses its cushioning ability, so bones and worn cartilage rub together and cause pain. Hyalgan is a purified form of hyaluronic acid. Injecting it into the knee supplements your natural joint fluid, a treatment called viscosupplementation, which can improve lubrication, reduce pain, and make movement easier.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
- Adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
- Patients who have not found enough relief with exercise, weight management, or over-the-counter medication
- People who cannot take certain anti-inflammatory medications
- Patients who want to delay or avoid knee replacement
- Those who have had limited relief from steroid injections
What to Expect
Hyalgan is usually given as a series of injections, one per week, over several weeks. During each visit, your provider cleans the skin, may remove excess fluid from the knee if swelling is present, and then injects Hyalgan into the joint, often using image guidance for accuracy. Each injection takes only a few minutes.
It is best to avoid strenuous activity, such as running, heavy lifting, or standing for long periods, for about 48 hours after each injection. Relief often builds over several weeks, and many patients experience improvement that lasts up to six months. The series can be repeated when needed.
Complete Knee Pain Care
Hyalgan injections can be combined with other treatments for Knee Pain. Patients with more advanced arthritis may benefit from a genicular nerve block and genicular nerve ablation, while prolotherapy may help strengthen supporting ligaments. Read our guide on living with osteoarthritis and explore our knee and leg pain treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyalgan Injection for Knee Pain
What is Hyalgan?
Hyalgan is a purified form of hyaluronic acid injected into the knee to supplement joint fluid and relieve osteoarthritis pain.
How many Hyalgan injections will I need?
Hyalgan is typically given as a series of weekly injections over several weeks.
How long does Hyalgan relief last?
Many patients experience relief for up to six months, and the series can be repeated.
When will I feel better?
Relief usually builds gradually over several weeks after the injection series begins.
Are there side effects?
Some patients have temporary pain, swelling, or warmth at the injection site. Serious side effects are rare.
Is Hyalgan the same as a steroid injection?
No. Steroids reduce inflammation, while Hyalgan supplements joint fluid to improve lubrication and cushioning.
Where can I get Hyalgan injections?
LA Pain Doctor offers Hyalgan injections at our offices in Metairie, LaPlace, Harvey, Hammond, and Lutcher, LA. Call (504) 229-4866 - Metairie Office , (504) 229-4866 - Laplace Office , (504) 229-4866 - Harvey Office , (504) 229-4866 - Hammond Office or (504) 229-4866 - Lutcher Office to schedule.
Move More Easily on Arthritic Knees
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