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Some advice re injections v replacement joints

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Mikemcmikeface
Mikemcmikeface

Good evening

I have grade 4 OA in my left knee which was diagnosed in 2009 and also have OA in right , I do not have any pain as such or swelling only stiffness and the feeling both legs filled with concrete when I walk

I have had both hips replaced in 2012 . I recently developed severe back pain and had nerve block/ steroid injections 2 weeks ago which has worked , the OS also X-rayed my knees as wanted to see how bad my OA now was as though my lack of knee flexation causing back problems.

The end result he has referred me to a knee OS , for treatment options , I am 58 and do not want, if I can help it to go through knee replacements , I have looked at various options and have seen mention of various injections , the ones that seems to give the most long term relief are hyaluronic acid knee injections. I was wondering if anyone has had them and would they be of benefit if bone on bone ??

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