Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers knee gel injections as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis if a person meets certain criteria. These shots work by improving lubrication and cushioning in the ...

Medicare covers knee gel injections for knee osteoarthritis when deemed medically necessary. Your cost depends on which part of Medicare provides coverage. Knee gel injections are also called ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. What are your thoughts on a shot in the knee? -- D.L.G. ANSWER: Orthopedic surgeons generally recommend two kinds of shots. One is a ...

Share on Pinterest A new hydrogel may help people recovering from knee and hip replacement surgery. Sturti/Getty Images Researchers say they are developing a hydrogen injection that can help treat ...

Osteoarthritis—a condition that occurs "when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time," causing the bones to rub together—is the most common form of arthritis, ...