It has been over 4 years since I posted to the blog! I am hoping to share more frequent posts including about general wellness and things we can all do to stay healthy and enjoy life! 
The hydrogel above is new to Canada but not to Europe where it has seen extensive, safe and effective use for osteoarthritis of the knee. It is an exciting product with some promising research studies, and can be considered a knee implant which can last 5 years. Please see the new webpage on Arthrosamid (found under the more...tab) and also the FAQ page on Arthrosamid for more details. It is a Danish product, and is not currently funded by MSP or by extended medical plans.

An interesting study was published recently. Having a knee arthroscopy (a surgical procedure with a "telescope" looking into the knee, and cleaning out any part that is rough or loose) does not improve pain. Many, many people suffer from knee arthritis and so this is helpful in deciding on a course of action. Having a knee replacement may be the eventual answer, but in the mean time regenerative injections (perineural injecting of dextrose, or prolotherapy, or PRP) can be a big help in reducing symptoms, and may even prevent the "kneed" to do surgery at all.