Injectable therapeutics

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Cortisone is an effective, cost efficient therapy used to treat select musculoskeletal conditions.  When used appropriately, these medications can provide temporary relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis or tendinopathy.

These injectables contain hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule found in the lubricating fluid that is produced by healthy joints.   Viscosupplement injections  are commonly used by athletes suffering from early degenerative changes affecting the joints and tendons.   These injectables can help athletes  maintain the performance necessary to compete and, similarly, they can help labourers meet the physical demands of the job.  These therapies have a very few side effects and at times can provide longer lasting relief than cortisone. 

Orthobiologics are a relatively new and emerging group of therapies ranging from platelet rich plasma to autologous protein solutions.    These are injectable therapies derived from one's own blood.   A process of centrifugation is used to concentrate the body's natural growth factors and anti inflammatory molecules.   The final product can then be injected around painful joints and tendons and help alleviate  pain and inflammation while perhaps promoting regeneration of healthy tissue.