Is Knee Gel Injection the Right Solution for You?

At San Antonio Pain Consultants, we understand how chronic knee pain can affect your daily life and mobility. For many patients, knee gel injections—also called hyaluronic acid injections or viscosupplementation—can offer significant relief, especially when other treatments haven’t provided adequate results.

• Who Can Benefit from Knee Gel Injections?

Knee gel injections are most often used for patients with knee osteoarthritis who continue to experience pain, stiffness, or swelling despite trying conservative treatments like physical therapy, weight management, oral pain medications, or steroid injections. At our practice, we typically recommend this option for individuals with mild to moderate osteoarthritis who are not ready for or interested in knee replacement surgery.

• Our Personalized Approach

When you visit San Antonio Pain Consultants, our pain management specialists will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to assess the severity of your knee osteoarthritis. We’ll consider your medical history, overall health, activity level, and treatment preferences before recommending knee gel injections.

• Is This Treatment Right for You?

Knee gel injections may not be suitable if you have certain allergies, active infections in or around the knee, or specific bleeding disorders. That’s why our team takes the time to review your unique health profile and discuss all available options.

• What to Expect at San Antonio Pain Consultants

Our goal is to help you regain function and improve your quality of life. If you’re considering knee gel injections, we’ll explain how the treatment works, what kind of results you can expect, and how it fits into your personalized care plan.

If you are experiencing persistent knee pain, stiffness, or swelling that interferes with your daily activities, San Antonio Pain Consultants can help. These symptoms, especially if they worsen with walking, climbing stairs, or standing for long periods, may indicate that you could benefit from knee gel injections. Many patients also report sensations of grinding, catching, or locking in the knee, as well as tenderness and reduced range of motion, making it difficult to fully bend or straighten the joint.

If treatments such as over-the-counter pain medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications have not provided sufficient relief—or if you are not a candidate for surgery—our providers at San Antonio Pain Consultants may recommend knee gel injections (also known as viscosupplementation). This minimally invasive treatment helps lubricate the joint and can significantly reduce pain, improving your mobility and quality of life.

At San Antonio Pain Consultants, we offer advanced knee gel injections—also known as viscosupplementation or hyaluronic acid injections—as part of our comprehensive approach to managing knee osteoarthritis pain. These injections are particularly beneficial for patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis who have not achieved sufficient relief from conservative treatments such as physical therapy, weight management, oral pain medications, or corticosteroid injections.

Knee gel injections work by lubricating the joint, which can help reduce pain and improve mobility, allowing you to remain active and improve your quality of life. This option is especially suitable for individuals who are not ready or are not ideal candidates for knee surgery due to age, health concerns, or personal choice. If you are hoping to delay knee replacement surgery or if your symptoms are not severe enough to require surgical intervention, you may benefit from this minimally invasive procedure.

It’s important to understand that knee gel injections are generally less effective in cases of advanced osteoarthritis with significant cartilage loss or for those who have not responded to previous viscosupplementation treatments. Our experienced pain management specialists will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if knee gel injections are an appropriate solution for your specific needs and health goals.

At San Antonio Pain Consultants, we understand how debilitating knee pain can be—especially for those living with osteoarthritis. One of the advanced therapies we offer is knee gel injections, also known as viscosupplementation or hyaluronic acid injections. This treatment is designed to supplement the natural cushioning in your knee joint, which often becomes depleted in people with osteoarthritis, leading to increased friction and discomfort.

However, knee gel injections aren’t suitable for everyone experiencing knee pain. These injections are most effective for patients whose pain is specifically due to osteoarthritis. If your knee pain is caused by other conditions—such as ligament injuries, infections, or inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis—knee gel injections may not provide the relief you’re seeking. Additionally, if you have advanced osteoarthritis with significant joint damage or bone-on-bone contact, other treatments, including surgical options, may be more appropriate.

Certain medical conditions can also affect your eligibility for this procedure. Individuals with allergies to hyaluronic acid or any components of the injection, those with local skin infections at the injection site, or people with bleeding disorders should avoid this treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their healthcare provider, as safety data is limited.

At San Antonio Pain Consultants, we understand how debilitating knee pain can be, especially for our older patients living with osteoarthritis. One of the treatment options we offer is knee gel injections, also known as viscosupplementation or hyaluronic acid injections. These injections are designed to supplement your knee’s natural synovial fluid, which often becomes thinner and less effective as we age. By restoring this essential lubrication, many patients experience reduced pain and improved knee function. Knee gel injections involve introducing hyaluronic acid directly into your knee joint. This substance acts as a lubricant and shock absorber, helping your knee move more smoothly and with less discomfort. For many of our patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis, this treatment can lead to noticeable pain relief and better mobility.

Clinical research and our own experience at San Antonio Pain Consultants show mixed results for older patients. While some individuals report moderate pain relief and improved knee function, the benefits are typically more pronounced in those with early to moderate osteoarthritis. In cases of advanced joint degeneration or severe osteoarthritis, gel injections may offer only limited or temporary relief.  Gel injections are generally safe, with only mild side effects such as temporary swelling or discomfort at the injection site. However, these injections are not a cure for osteoarthritis and do not reverse existing joint damage. We recommend knee gel injections as part of a comprehensive pain management plan. This plan may also include physical therapy, weight management, oral medications, or, in some cases, surgical referral.

If you’re struggling with knee pain and want to explore your options, contact San Antonio Pain Consultants today to schedule a personalized evaluation with one of our specialists. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 3903 Wiseman Blvd, Ste 117, San Antonio, TX 78251. We serve patients from San Antonio TX, Helotes TX, Alamo Ranch TX, Leon Valley TX, Shavano Park TX, Balcones Heights TX, Fair Oaks TX, Fair Oaks Ranch TX, Castroville TX, and surrounding areas.