Mersea Road Clinic provides injection therapy delivered by highly trained and specialised physiotherapists who are trained in the clinical use of Ostenil Injections.
We offer Ostenil joint injection therapy to patients from Colchester and many of the surrounding communities including Langham, Dedham, Layer de la Haye, Birch, Fingeringhoe, Abberton, Elmstead Market and more. We offer a range of appointment options to fit in with your work and lifestyle commitments.
Ostenil® plus injections consist of a solution containing sodium hyaluronate. It works by restoring the normal balance between the breakdown and production of hyaluronic acid within the joint. The effect is that it can decrease pain and stiffness, and improve the other symptoms of osteoarthritis.
All of our OSTENIL® products are administered by our fully qualified and insured clinician, senior physiotherapist Joe Hijazi.
OSTENIL Plus® is an isotonic solution of highly purified hyaluronan (sodium hyaluronate) developed specifically for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
OSTENIL® PLUS contains a higher concentration of sodium hyaluronate, with the addition of mannitol. This formulation offers effective symptomatic relief with a single injection in knee, shoulder, hip joints or any of the other synovial joints in the body and is well tolerated.
A synovial joint is one that allows for movement, like the knee, hip or shoulder. Where the bones meet, their surfaces are covered with a layer of thick cartilage and a thin layer of fluid (synovial fluid) that separates and lubricates the two surfaces and protects the cartilage from wear and tear. The most important component of synovial fluid is hyaluronic acid, which allows the fluid to perform effectively. This product allows several joints to be treated at the same time. Repeat treatment cycles may be administered as required.
OSTENIL® PLUS has been extensively tested and has not been found to cause any serious side effects, plus it contains no animal proteins, so is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.
Q: How long will the treatment take?
A: Each session will last approx. 30-45 min
Q: How long does it take to work?
A: Most patients feel the effects within a week or two
Q: How long with Ostenil plus last?
A: Research shows it typically lasts 9-12 months
Q: Is Ostenil plus suitable for vegetarians?
A: Yes it contains no animal Products
Q: Is Ostenil a steroid?
A: NO, it is an artificial copy of the naturally occurring joint lubricant called synovial fluid.
Q: Is this a medication that requires a prescription?
A: No, this is not a prescription medication.
