Knee Lubrication Shot...?

[capecodbeach]

Finally seriously considering toget one of the Lubricating shots for my left knee. Not because of pain, the knee is just plain balky in the morning. Does not look swollen but sure feels that way? Actually gets freer after an hour or two. Not good for my golf game or for skiing. I am sure they will recommend replacement... like my wife is about to have. But I would be happy to simply have the left knee feel as good as the 75 year old right knee. Not urgently needed.... so I can schedule at my leisure. My real question: What is the down time I should expect? A week off from skiing? Two weeks off? I am sure someone on the forum must have gotten the lubricating shots. I would think the recovery is short but I am not sure I trust the times suggested in the sales pitch they give you.
BTW I just bought one of the programmable ice therapy machines for my wife's upcoming surgery. Amazing technology... I can set it for 10, 20, or 30 minute Cold therapy then set a rest period in minutes before the Cold therapy starts up again. All automatically. Sure beats shuttling ice packs.

 

[Andy_ROC]

Finally seriously considering toget one of the Lubricating shots for my left knee. Not because of pain, the knee is just plain balky in the morning. Does not look swollen but sure feels that way? Actually gets freer after an hour or two. Not good for my golf game or for skiing. I am sure they will recommend replacement... like my wife is about to have. But I would be happy to simply have the left knee feel as good as the 75 year old right knee. Not urgently needed.... so I can schedule at my leisure. My real question: What is the down time I should expect? A week off from skiing? Two weeks off? I am sure someone on the forum must have gotten the lubricating shots. I would think the recovery is short but I am not sure I trust the times suggested in the sales pitch they give you.
BTW I just bought one of the programmable ice therapy machines for my wife's upcoming surgery. Amazing technology... I can set it for 10, 20, or 30 minute Cold therapy then set a rest period in minutes before the Cold therapy starts up again. All automatically. Sure beats shuttling ice packs.

If you're talking about the gel shot (Hyaluronic acid) there's basically no recovery time. I had one in September and went about normal activity within a day. However it will take several weeks to a couple of months to realize the full benefit. Basically it mimics your bodies natural joint lubrication.

Some shots like mine are a series of 3. 1/wk for 3 wks. Others are one and done.

If you have fluid in the joint they will draw it out first with a syringe, then inject the gel.

If your insurance covers it, it's basically a no brainer to give it a try. It's certainly not painful nor will it cause you any real downtime.

My knees are feeling very good. I've also lost over 20lbs in the last 16 months and I'm sure that helps a lot also. But I won't hesitate to get the gel again if I feel I need some help.

 

[Peter Minde]

If yer insurance covers it, Euflexxa, a series of 3 shots in 3 weeks, is the way to go.

 

[capecodbeach]

Thank you. I was afraid the downtime would be longer. I will ski with my stretchy brace for a while longer. Then maybe decide before golf season. Never liked the goofy look, or white knee look, of knee braces for golf.

 

[Warp daddy]

This thread reminds me of My Bag o Braces .
Got2 knee braces ,2 ankle braces ,2 wrist braces,2 thigh braces, 2 back braces ,2 calf braces .... It's a portable PT lab