Joint Stiffness Treatment in India

Neha Khan, a 42-year-old elementary school...

Neha Khan, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, has always been active, playing badminton weekly and chasing after her young children. Over the past two years, she noticed a gradual, persistent stiffness in her right knee, especially in the mornings or after sitting through parent-teacher conferences. It started as a minor nuisance but progressed to the point where climbing the school stairs became painful, and she had to give up her beloved badminton. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Evans, diagnosed her with early osteoarthritis and significant joint stiffness from a lack of synovial fluid. He recommended a course of hyaluronic acid injections (viscosupplementation) to lubricate the joint. Neha was anxious about needles but hopeful for relief. The in-office procedure was quick, with some pressure but minimal pain. Over the next few weeks, combined with prescribed physical therapy, the morning stiffness reduced dramatically. She regained about 80% of her knee's range of motion. Emotionally, Neha journeyed from frustration and fear of losing her active identity to profound relief and optimism. She's now back to playing with her kids in the park and is planning a cautious return to recreational sports, feeling like she has reclaimed a part of herself.