Living with knee pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility can affect everything from walking and climbing stairs to staying active and enjoying everyday life. For individuals with knee osteoarthritis, Durolane offers a non-steroidal injection option that may help reduce pain and improve joint function. By supporting the joint’s natural lubrication and cushioning, it may help reduce friction, improve comfort, and support better mobility.
What Is Durolane?
Durolane is an injectable form of hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in synovial fluid, which lubricates and cushions our joints.
In osteoarthritis, the quality and concentration of hyaluronic acid in joint fluid can change, reducing its normal lubricating and shock-absorbing properties.
Durolane uses a stabilized, non-animal-derived hyaluronic acid formulation designed to supplement joint fluid and improve its viscoelastic properties.
The goal is to help reduce joint discomfort, improve mobility, and make everyday movement more comfortable.
Who Can Benefit From Durolane?
Durolane is primarily used for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee. It may be appropriate for individuals who:
- Have mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
- Experience persistent pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility.
- Have not achieved adequate relief from conservative treatments.
- Prefer a non-steroidal injection option.
- Want to explore alternatives to repeated corticosteroid injections.
A clinical assessment is important to determine whether osteoarthritis is the source of your symptoms and whether Durolane is appropriate.
What to Expect: Treatment Frequency and Ultrasound Guidance
One of the advantages of Durolane is that it is administered as a single 3 mL injection rather than a series of treatments. Symptom relief may last up to six months, although individual responses vary. If symptoms return and the initial treatment was beneficial, a repeat injection may be considered following reassessment.
At Mint Integrative, treatment begins with an ultrasound assessment to evaluate the joint and determine whether viscosupplementation is appropriate. The injection is performed under real-time ultrasound guidance to help ensure accurate placement within the joint space.
Durolane is best considered as part of a comprehensive knee osteoarthritis management plan, alongside strengthening exercises, physiotherapy, and appropriate activity modification. Our goal is to help reduce discomfort, support joint function, and maintain mobility through an individualized approach to musculoskeletal care.
