I am fighting the results of a major knee injury 40 years ago. I went to see ortho Dr.who informed me that both the medial and lateral capsules of my knee are now bone on bone. This I knew because I have been doing increasing amounts of anti inflamatories and treating the arthritis like symptoms for the past year. It has been particularly bad for the last two months what with the cold . He is suggesting that a 3 week series of artificial synovial fluid might help to ease the pain. Has anyone else had this treatment? How Painful is it? Did it help?

My other alternative is to eventually have the knee replaced, I know this is in my future but am inclined to put it off as long as possible for various reasons.

help me through my dithering with any feedback you would like to offer.

thanks