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Speciality: Knee
Arthrosamid ® Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is a leader in diagnosing and treating knee problems.
With RNOH Private Care, you can access top specialists who treat knee issues, including sports injuries, accidents, and arthritis. We make cutting edge treatments and care available to our patients.
Patients can access Arthrosamid® a new type of treatment that offers patients an effective alternative to current therapies. It is a non-biodegradable hydrogel, that is injected into the knee in a simple, one-step procedure to cushion the joint and relieve pain.
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Arthrosamid® injections
What is Arthrosamid®?
Arthrosamid® is an intra-articular injection of polyacrylamide (iPAAG), a pioneering minimally invasive hydrogel injection designed to cushion and protect the knee joint. Arthrosamid® offers long-term pain relief without surgery, decreases joint stiffness, improves the function of your knee and improves your quality of life. Available only in a select number of private clinics across the UK, this cutting-edge treatment provides a safe and effective alternative for osteoarthritis sufferers seeking a non-surgical solution.
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What are the benefits?
Clinical studies show that a single Arthrosamid® injection can provide significant pain reduction within weeks, with benefits lasting for years. By reducing discomfort and enhancing joint function, this treatment helps patients regain confidence in their movement and return to everyday activities with greater ease.
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Are Arthrosamid® injections right for me?
Our world-class orthopaedic specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating knee osteoarthritis. With decades of experience in joint preservation and non-surgical solutions, our consultants will assess your condition and determine whether Arthrosamid® is the most effective treatment for you. Every patient receives a personalised, evidence-based care plan designed to relieve pain and maintain mobility.
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What happens during and after your treatment?
Arthrosamid® is given as a single injection into the knee’s intraarticular cavity by one of our qualified specialists – either an orthopaedic surgeon or rheumatologist . Unlike surgery, the injection is a minimally invasive procedure that you can receive as an outpatient and is available at RNOH Private Care now.
Before you are given an Arthrosamid® injection, you will have a local anaesthetic, which may sting a little, to numb the area around your knee. As with any implant, you will be given antibiotics to protect you from any potential risk of infection.
The hydrogel making up the injection will not degrade, and therefore will provide long-lasting relief. So far, most patients have reported a significant reduction in their pain 4 weeks after their injection, and the average level of reduction was maintained at the 3-year follow-up period.
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Our treatment location
This treatment is currently available at RNOH Private Care in Stanmore.
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Your journey to a pain-free life starts with a simple step – book a consultation today. Our world-class specialists will provide an expert diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan, ensuring you get the care you need to get back to living life fully.
Book a consultationHow can I pay for treatment?
01Insured patients
We have contracts with the majority of insurers to cover the costs of your treatment. Before you attend either an outpatient appointment or being admitted to RNOH Private Care you must get authorisation from your insurer.
You will need to check with them your policy limits or restrictions and whether RNOH Private Care is in their chosen network of hospitals. Please ensure you have all the relevant details regarding your insurance, including your membership or policy number, when having any contact with our team.
Please be aware that you will be responsible for costs not covered by your insurance policy, such as any medication or equipment you are given to go home with. Our team will discuss these with you.
02Self Pay patients
More information for Self Pay patients is available here
03Third Party Sponsorship
Patients must provide an original signed letter from their sponsor which clearly outlines their acceptance of responsibility for payment of the patient’s account. This must be received and agreed by RNOH Private Care prior to the appointment or admission date.
04Embassy Sponsorship
RNOH Private Care has excellent relationships with embassies. If you are a government sponsored patient your embassy will need to issue a letter of guarantee to cover the cost of your treatment. We must receive this letter before your appointment date to enable treatment to go ahead.
05Cheques and Credit/Debit Card
All payments must be made in pounds sterling (£).
- Personal Cheques and Bankers Drafts should be made payable to ‘Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust’. Personal cheques can only be accepted if received in advance in order for the funds to be cleared.
- We accept all major credit cards, however, we are unable to accept Diners or Amex.
- Outstanding accounts are monitored and reviewed regularly.
06What are your terms & conditions?
Information about our Terms and Conditions is available here.
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