I have not had injections in FL. but 6+ in WI, mostly in Right knee, 1 or 2 in Left, initially had cortisone, which did little and Ortho. Dr. discouraged cortisone, gave reasons why.
Now getting Synvisc which has been very successful, they have been lasting more that 9+ months. Just got another two weeks ago and expect it to last well past our seasonal stay in TV, which is mid May, it has done that for many years now. My Ortho. Dr. said at some point it may no longer help, but doesn't know when, so just keep doing it till it does stop working. Very easy to get and insurance pays for most of it. I think there are several Dr.'s
in TV that give the injection. Well worth a try before full replacement.
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