Dr Mo Private Clinic  Private GP Norwich GP Expert Witness

Ostenil ® Plus is a treatment for the symptoms of joint osteoarthritis. It can be used to help arthritis symptoms in any synovial joint in the body, for example the knee or shoulder.

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Joints contain synovial fluid which provides lubrication and within this fluid is a substance called hyaluronic acid. In osteoarthritis, it is though that a reduced production of hyaluronic acid contributes to the wearing down of the cartilage in the joint.

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Ostenil ® Plus is a solution containing hyaluronic acid. It is injected into the joint and works by restoring the normal balance of hyaluronic acid.

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The hyaluronic acid in Ostenil ® Plus is very pure and contains no animal proteins, which means it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. The addition of Mannitol (a simple sugar derivative) to Ostenil ® Plus allows the Hyaluronic Acid to work for longer. Ostenil ® Plus has been extensively tested, and has not been found to cause any serious side effects.

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Steroid injections and Ostenil ® Plus can be used together, but the differences between them are that Ostenil ® Plus provides shock absorption / helps repair cartilage and can be longer lasting although it is slower acting (it takes 2-5 weeks to work) and more expensive. By comparison steroid injections work by reducing pain & inflammation, are quicker acting and can be used for tendonitis / bursitis as well as synovial joints. Both are safe and both can be repeated when effects wear off.