Wellness

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Yes, there are Xray,s but no MRI because I have a pacemaker.  Medtronic is adamant about no Xrays, no matter what docs tell you.  They instruct us to have docs call them if one is suggested.  Anyway, those Xrays came from orthopaedists office over a year ago.  This whole process was interrupted by a broken ankle last year.  The Xrays show grows that look like tiny mushrooms to me, caused by my 40 years of osteoarthritis.  Orthos had decided Supartz was the next step after PT and cortisone.  As of now I haven't gone back to them because they are booked up way more than my GP.  Since he concurs with their protocol, I'm going with him for now.  As for the language, I took a medical terminology class eons ago when I was a legal secretary, so that gives me the ability to look up just about anything.  From what you guys are telling me so far, I think I'm going ahead with the Supartz.  Thanks to all that took the time to answer.  This board is much better for all around opinions than talking to the two friends that have had Supartz. (one success, one failure).   

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Good for you OP.
I had meniscal tears in 2 spots. I had an arthroscope. My ortho told me in the recovery room that my knee was loaded with arthritis. He cleaned up as much as he could.
My healing was slow going.
8 months later while we were in Az. for the winter my knee was acting up.
I saw a new ortho who took x-rays and gave me a cortisone injection that worked for 4 days. Two weeks later he gave me a Monovisc It's the same as Synvisc or Supartz only it's one injection as opposed to 3 or 5.

I will honestly say it took a month or more before I was pain free but, the knee feels great.
I wish you well and hope you get relief. Don't be surprised though if you don't.