19/04/2026
Why are knees the most commonly injected joints?
Because they carry the weight of your life - literally.
In the UK, around 10% of people aged 55+ live with painful, disabling knee osteoarthritis. Of those, a quarter are classified as severely disabled. This isn’t just “wear and tear”- it’s a condition that can affect sleep, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.
The reality?
There’s currently no cure for knee osteoarthritis before joint replacement. Treatment focuses on reducing pain, improving movement, and helping people stay active for as long as possible.
But here’s the challenge…
Waiting times for orthopaedic surgery can now reach up to 2 years. That’s 2 years of daily pain, limited function, and missed life moments.
This is where injection therapy plays an important role.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections have been shown in studies to:
• Reduce pain
• Improve joint function
• Support smoother joint movement
• Delay the need for total knee replacement in many patients
It’s not about avoiding surgery forever - It’s about buying time with better quality of life.
If knee pain is stopping you from doing the things you enjoy, there are options before surgery.
Don’t just wait - manage it.
