“Knee Osteoarthriti” Disorders such as joint and muscle and knee arthritis have brought along the search for solutions since the day humanity began to move on earth. Among the joint disorders that directly affect the quality of life, the world is in constant research to prevent cartilage damage, which is the problem of the century. One of the methods applied to eliminate the loss of movement, especially in the knees, is knee prosthesis application. Are knee replacement surgeries, which have been seen as one of the most successful applications in the field since the 1960s, disappearing with new developments?
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Op. Dr. Özgür Oktay Nar, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Op. Dr. Özgür Oktay Nar made evaluations about the treatment methods that can be applied in cartilage and joint damage, which is one of the issues that millions of patients with joint disorders are curious about.
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- Is a Non-Surgical Solution Possible for Knee Osteoarthriti?
- What is the New Generation Hydrogel Preferred in Non-Surgical Knee Calcification Treatment?
- Is Knee Replacement Going Down in History?
Is a Non-Surgical Solution Possible for Knee Osteoarthriti?
Stating that knee prosthesis surgeries, which have been applied in knee and joint problems for more than fifty years, as well as non-surgical treatments that can be applied give successful results, Dr. Özgür Oktay Nar said: “Knee replacement surgery is a successful treatment method that we have been applying for years, especially for knee arthritis. In the knee prosthesis application performed using anesthesia, it is aimed that our patients can move more comfortably with the artificial joint placed in the knee. However, surgery lasting 1.5 hours for an average knee, the psychology of anesthesia and the physical therapy processes afterwards can cause anxiety in our patients. With the latest technologies, non-surgical solutions have started to be applied in knee arthritis and high success rates have been achieved. In this context, yes, there are very successful non-surgical methods in knee arthritis and we can apply them. For example, New Generation Hydrogel Treatment is a successful application that does not require surgery in the treatment of knee arthritis and is applied in as little as 10 minutes and provides relief to our patients.”
What is the New Generation Hydrogel Preferred in Non-Surgical Knee Calcification Treatment?
Stating that in patients who are deemed suitable as a result of the examinations, a solution to knee arthritis is provided in a single application without surgery and anesthesia with the New Generation Hydrogel Treatment, correctly known as liquid knee prosthesis among the public, Dr. Nar said, “New generation Hydrogel; It is a type of treatment that can stay in the knee for life and offers an effective alternative in addition to the existing treatments applied to patients for knee arthritis. In the innovative and non-biodegradable hydrogel technology, 97.5 percent of the substance used is water and 2.5 percent consists of cross-linked polyacrylamide backbone. When injected into the knee, the hydrogel protects the joint and reduces pain. It provides safe and continuous relief with a single injection.
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Op. Dr. Özgür Oktay Nar, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Op. Dr. Özgür Oktay Nar continued as follows, “Hydrogel is the only approved medical device that improves the function of the knee joint whose movement is impaired due to calcification. The fact that the hydrogel cannot be broken down by the body makes it permanent for life. The hydrogel is injected into the intra-knee joint cavity. This treatment restores the former fluidity of the synovial fluid inside the knee and improves the lubrication and cushioning of the joint. It also provides a cushion-like effect by integrating into the membrane of the inner joint capsule, restoring walking function.”
Is Knee Replacement Going Down in History?
Emphasizing the importance of patients with joint disorders to consult a specialist physician, Nar said, “Knee prosthesis surgeries in joint disorders is a method we apply as a successful application. Treatment is decided according to the findings of the patients after the examination. We recommend knee replacement surgeries in cases that are not suitable for hydrogel treatment. In this respect, it is both not true and too early to say that knee replacement is becoming a thing of the past. In patients whose examination findings are not suitable for the new generation hydrogel, knee replacement is still a successful method that we still apply.”
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