Hello doctors my mother has gap in her knees and we wanted to fill the gap and they suggested durolane injection cost of 16000 but is this injection to fill the gap or just for pain relief? Please advise and the way forward.

Dr. Guruditta KhuranaOrthopedic Doctor8yrs exp

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No injection can increase the gap durolane is hyaluronic acid which may help by lubrication and shock absorption, reduce friction and further damage of articular cartilage of knee, but the effect is uncertain, and yes to some extent you may get pain relief ,but be prepared that injection effect may be minimal or effect may last upto years too, it is usually a trial type before going to final knee replacement, if your knees are badly osteoarthritic and painful, the injection effect may be next to nil.  

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