Botox injections for knee arthritis pain
Did you know that botox can be used for more than just cosmetic purposes? Knee pain could soon fall within its remit too after a new evidence review.
Botox does not make knee osteoarthritis better, but it can relieve pain as it blocks certain nerve signals that control muscle activity. Experts looked at the research that has been carried out into botox and knee osteoarthritis over the last 20 years and found nine relevant studies involving over 800 people.
Botox injections were compared with injections of hyaluronic acid or steroids, physiotherapy and local anaesthetic.
Botox injections did not bring any major complications or serious adverse events and they did:
- Relieve pain;
- Improve motor function;
- Better quality of life.
Botox injections for knee pain are not yet available on the NHS but some private clinics do offer the treatment. It’s one to look out for in the future.
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