Viscosupplementation

If you’re suffering from knee osteoarthritis and looking for non-surgical ways to manage pain and improve mobility, viscosupplementation may be the solution. This minimally invasive injection therapy involves restoring the natural lubrication inside the knee joint to reduce friction and ease movement. Dr. Yogish Vijaya Kumar offers advanced viscosupplementation treatments tailored for patients experiencing discomfort due to mild to moderate arthritis.

What is Viscosupplementation?

Viscosupplementation is the process of injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) — a naturally occurring substance found in joint fluid — into the knee joint. In osteoarthritis, the quality and quantity of hyaluronic acid decline, leading to:

• Joint stiffness

• Pain during walking or activity

• Grinding or catching sensation

• Reduced shock absorption

By supplementing the joint with HA, viscosupplementation helps cushion the joint, reduce pain, and improve motion.

Who is it For?

Viscosupplementation is especially effective for patients who:

• Have early to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee

• Experience pain despite physiotherapy or oral medications

• Are not yet ready for joint replacement surgery

• Want to delay surgical intervention

It can also be used as a complement to other regenerative therapies, such as PRP or physiotherapy.

The Procedure

1. Evaluation – Dr. Yogish will assess your symptoms, joint health, and X-rays to determine suitability.

2. Injection – Hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the knee joint using ultrasound or anatomical guidance.

3. Recovery – You may resume most activities immediately, with full benefit felt in days to weeks.

Typically, a single injection or a course of 3–5 injections over several weeks may be recommended, depending on the product used.

Benefits of Viscosupplementation

• Minimally invasive and outpatient-based

• Provides natural lubrication and shock absorption

• May delay or reduce the need for knee surgery

• Enhances mobility and joint function

• Low risk with minimal side effects

Why Choose Dr. Yogish Vijaya Kumar?

Dr. Yogish combines clinical expertise in orthopaedics with a conservative-first approach, offering non-surgical treatments like viscosupplementation to help patients manage arthritis pain effectively and prolong joint health.

Take control of your joint pain without surgery.
Book an appointment with Dr. Yogish to see if viscosupplementation is right for you.