2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T84. 84XA: Pain due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter.
How many injections can I have in my lifetime? There is no limit in the number of injections, but they can lose their efficacy over time as your arthritis worsens.
nSTRIDE® is the only single-injection therapy where the benefits are sustained for up to 3 years. There is a small injection into your knee joint which is designed to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation of the knee.
The most common side effect is mild pain and swelling at the injection site that goes away on its own. About 1% of people have a more severe reaction called an injection flare. It causes fluid to accumulate in the joint, with significant swelling and pain. Your provider can draw out the fluid to relieve it.
How long will the gel last? Each brand of viscosupplementation has different protocols for how many injections you need and how long the results will last. Most brands can provide up to six months of pain relief.
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