Arthrosamid injections offer a new, non-surgical approach for managing osteoarthritis. The hydrogel is injected into the knee’s synovial cavity, where it spreads throughout the synovial fluid and integrates with the joint lining. This creates a cushioning effect, helping to ease pain and stiffness while supporting better knee function. It is also consider for shoulder and hip joints.

Arthrosamid is a New Way To Treat Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis gradually wears away joint cartilage, causing persistent pain that goes beyond exercise and everyday movement. For many people in Kelowna, this means you’re unable to enjoy your favourite activities in nature like walking and skiing the Okanagan champagne powder . Symptoms such as swelling, reduced mobility, and joint stiffness don’t just affect the joints, they interfere with daily life, independence, and overall well-being. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians live with this degenerative condition every day, and conventional treatments often fail to provide lasting relief. That’s where Arthrosamid injections come in, Kelowna’s latest advancement in managing osteoarthritis pain.

Why Traditional Osteoarthritis Treatments Don’t Provide Relief

For years, people in Kelowna managing knee, shoulder and hip osteoarthritis have relied on conventional treatments like pain relievers, corticosteroid injections, and hyaluronic acid therapy. While these approaches can temporarily ease symptoms, they do not address the underlying degenerative changes or provide lasting improvement.

Short-Term Solutions That Don’t Last:

• Pain medications – Drugs such as NSAIDs or acetaminophen can reduce discomfort and inflammation, but their effects are short-lived, requiring repeated use without supporting the joint’s structure.
• Corticosteroid injections – These offer fast relief by reducing inflammation, yet the benefits usually fade within weeks or months. Research, including a 2015 JAMA study, suggests that frequent steroid injections may even accelerate cartilage loss over time.

Arthrosamid Leading The Way

Arthrosamid is redefining what’s possible with injection therapy. Unlike hyaluronic acid or steroid treatments, it isn’t a temporary filler or short-term anti-inflammatory solution. This polyacrylamide hydrogel integrates with the knee tissue, forming a durable cushion that provides lasting relief without the need for repeated injections. For people in Kelowna seeking a new approach to osteoarthritis care, Arthrosamid offers a science-backed solution that supports long-term joint health, durability, and function from within.

Arthrosamid is a non-biodegradable polyacrylamide hydrogel injection designed to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA). Unlike conventional injections that only provide temporary relief, it works to transform the joint environment. This single-dose, intra-articular treatment creates a lasting cushioning effect in the knee, helping to improve mobility and reduce pain over the long term. Approved by Health Canada as a Class III medical device, Arthrosamid was developed in Denmark and evaluated in double-blind clinical trials across European centers. With over 20,000 knees treated worldwide, it is now available in Kelowna, offered exclusively by EntheoMed.

What is Arthosamid’s Polyacrylamide Hydrogel?

Arthrosamid’s active ingredient is a non-absorbable polyacrylamide hydrogel, composed of 2.5% cross-linked polyacrylamide and 97.5% water. This forms a stable, viscoelastic material that safely integrates with the knee joint capsule. Unlike corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid, the hydrogel does not break down over time, preserving its cushioning and mechanical support for years.

How it works

When injected into the knee’s synovial cavity, Arthrosamid permanently supports the joint’s natural cushioning system. The hydrogel integrates with the synovial membrane, forming a protective, lubricating layer that absorbs mechanical stress and improves joint function. By rehydrating the intra-articular space, it reduces pain signals and decreases friction between cartilage surfaces, allowing smoother, more comfortable movement. This effect is long-lasting. European studies, including the ROSE study published in Cartilage (2021), show that a single treatment can provide sustained pain relief and functional improvement for more than two years.

• Single Injection, Lasting Relief: One Arthrosamid treatment can provide durable pain relief for over two years, unlike corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections, which often need to be repeated every 3–6 months.
• Mechanical and Biological Support: The hydrogel integrates directly with the synovial membrane, offering stable cushioning, unlike viscosupplements that gradually dissipate.
• Protects Joint Surfaces: Unlike steroid injections, which can accelerate cartilage wear, Arthrosamid preserves the integrity of the joint.
• Non-Surgical Option: Many patients turn to Arthrosamid to avoid or postpone total knee replacement, particularly those with moderate to severe osteoarthritis who want an effective non-surgical alternative.

People from across North America, including the U.S., are choosing Kelowna for same-day Arthrosamid procedures with Dr. Louw at EntheoMed. This minimally invasive treatment requires no hospital stay and little downtime, making it an appealing option for those looking for advanced osteoarthritis care without surgery.

Backed By Research, Proven Relief

Clinical research, including the key randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet Rheumatology (2022), shows that a single 6 ml Arthrosamid injection can provide lasting pain relief and improved joint function for up to two years. At 24-month follow-up, more than 70% of patients reported ongoing improvement in symptoms. Unlike corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid injections, Arthrosamid’s non-biodegradable hydrogel stays in the joint, offering durable support without being absorbed.

Living with knee osteoarthritis doesn’t mean accepting daily pain or planning your life around surgery. In Kelowna, Arthrosamid injections provide a high-impact, minimally disruptive alternative—especially for those who haven’t found relief with hyaluronic acid injections or oral medications.

Arthrosamid is designed for long-lasting symptom relief. It forms a cushion-like barrier within the knee joint, integrating with the joint lining to reduce inflammation and improve mobility. Clinical studies show sustained improvements in pain and function for more than 12 months after a single treatment.

• No incision
• No lengthy rehab
• No extended recovery stays.
• Just one injection, completed in under 30 minutes, with most patients returning to normal activities within days.

Inquire about Arthrosamid at EntheoMed for knee, shoulder and hip osteoarthritis