A few months a thread here mentioned injections for pain reduction and slowing further deterioration  in injured joints. I cannot find the thread unfortunately.

One of my knees is screwed and I am considering a treatment like this if I could find a reputable place to have it done, ideally in the south east.

Thanks

any treatment that masks pain is dangerous. and not worth seeking.

i had cortisone injections in a ankle 3 times, and once in a knee joint.

ankle is now surgically fused, and knee has been cleaned out twice.

see a physio first and then a person who specialises in the joint injured.

I’ve had lots of issues with my knee, snapped acl turning into osteoarthritis, was put off most injections as they can only be done a few times and some of them speed up the deterioration, I went with stem cells and after a few months felt a million dollars, went to a DH park last month and I’m back to square one so a bit choked as it cost a lot of money, I live in Canada though and don’t think you can get this treatment in the UK

Thanks to you both. Maybe not then.

My doctor gave me a cortizone injection for osteoarthritis and it’s lasted a few months. He said he’ll give me another injection when it wears out.

Meanwhile it’s revolutionised my knee and sport… for now.

I’ve had two. One for Tennis Elbow (after almost a year of alternative solutions) and one for a “trigger” finger.

Both worked well and the issues have never recurred. I wouldn’t hesitate to repeat if necessary.

Calling them “pain reduction injections” doesn’t really summarise what they do.

You can usually have 3 injections a year – it’s mainly as it can thin the skin and tissue around the site.  Get referred via your doctor to see a specialist (you’ll still need a referral if you go private). Can take a while, but this is only temporary relief – it may help it may not.

My shoulder needed surgery in the end (caused by being knocked off my bike)

Might note be relevant but my wife was having these injections for pain in finger joints. Helped a bit. Was diagnosed as vit D deficient last, since taking vit D supplements the pains have disappeared. Interesting that people with arthritis often say dry, warm, sunny climates reduce the pain. Might be pure coincidence.

I had one in my knee in mid June to help with osteoarthritis and its been very good, before hand I could hardly walk now I’m back to riding with no issues apart form the worry that I will do too much and aggravate it again. I also now do lots of foam rolling on my leg and strength stuff in the gym. The arthritis is the result of an injury 15 years ago and basically I should have been doing all the knee specific strengthening stuff all along.

The result of all of this is that it feels much better, I don’t know how long it will last but I’m trying to get it as strong as possible in the mean time.

Thanks everyone. I don’t have constant pain but I can hurt it sometimes when riding. I’ve just had a big week of riding and I have been sore at times. It will only get worse for me as I age and the cartilage degrades.

I ride a lot and don’t think strength is an issue. When I damaged it I only had 4 sessions of NHS physio then I was left to my own devices, and I’ve just done what felt right ever since. I’m going to find a physio or someone who can advise on what I could do better.