Therapies at Glencairn House
Hyaluronic acid injections
Hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis
Hyaluronic acid is a key component of the natural protective and lubricating fluid within your joints (synovial fluid) and is something your body already makes and depends on. In osteoarthritis this fluid breaks down and gradually becomes thinner, more watery and stops working properly. In combination with other factors this leads to gradual wear and tear of the cartilage in the joint and the typical symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling.
Hyaluronic acid injections (viscosupplementation) help to protect the joint cartilage and supplement the natural fluid in the joint helping it to work more freely and easily. Clinical studies show they can provide effective pain relief and improved function that typically lasts between 6-12 months and can be repeated if helpful.
At Glencairn House clinic we use a very pure form of hyaluronic acid which is injected directly into the joint and has been extensively tested and found to give effective symptom reduction with a single injection and not cause any serious side effects.
Andy Marsh
BSc (hons) MSc MCSP HCPC.reg.
Sports Injury and Orthopaedic Specialist
Andy qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Birmingham in 1997 and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
He has over 25 years’ experience specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and orthopaedics in a variety of fields including the NHS, industry, professional sport and private practice and has a special interest in lower limb conditions. Alongside a wealth of experience in physiotherapy and rehabilitation he also has a special interest in shockwave treatment for musculoskeletal problems. To find out further information please click here.
Andy also offers Hyaluronic acid injections for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid is similar to a substance that occurs naturally in the joints. The injection works by acting like a lubricant and shock absorber, by replacing lost joint fluid to lubricate the knee, absorb the shock and reduce the pain.
Alongside private practice, Andy also works in a specialist orthopaedic service and has close links with Orthopaedic Consultants and Physiotherapy teams across the county. Andy gained a master’s degree in 2016 and enjoys keeping fit, playing squash and family life in Somerset.
