Hi, I've had one injection about 7 months ago, (in south Thailand, now in Bangkok for a while) and it really worked well, no pain and full gym exercise again, but the pain is coming back, said it prob would after about this time, usual bone deteriation, had xray and showed onset of osteoarthritis, 73 but fit etc. Does anyone have any recommendations for this treatment here? Thanks

2 minutes ago, Pappap said:

Hi, I've had one injection about 7 months ago, (in south Thailand, now in Bangkok for a while) and it really worked well, no pain and full gym exercise again, but the pain is coming back, said it prob would after about this time, usual bone deteriation, had xray and showed onset of osteoarthritis, 73 but fit etc. Does anyone have any recommendations for this treatment here? Thanks

You still lifting max ? Do any stretching?

22 minutes ago, Hummin said:

You still lifting max ? Do any stretching?

No stopped max, more time under resistance and more stretching..

Banglumrat on Sukumvit.

Years ago.

I'd say they still do it as a good money spinner.

19 minutes ago, carlyai said:

Banglumrat on Sukumvit.

Years ago.

I'd say they still do it as a good money spinner.

He means Bumrungrad

 

Best knee doctor there is  https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/panya-wongpatimachai

 

If cost is a concern (Bumrungrad is expensive) then

https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/prof-dr-aree-tanavalee

or

https://www.saintlouis.or.th/doctor/dr.aree-tanavalee/d39d763d-0ca2-4b2d-b865-967c61a380e2

Same doctor, different hospitals. Can call or email for injection cost

9 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

He means Bumrungrad

 

Best knee doctor there is  https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/panya-wongpatimachai

 

If cost is a concern (Bumrungrad is expensive) then

https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/prof-dr-aree-tanavalee

or

https://www.saintlouis.or.th/doctor/dr.aree-tanavalee/d39d763d-0ca2-4b2d-b865-967c61a380e2

Same doctor, different hospitals. Can call or email for injection cost

As always, thank you very much Sheryl.

I am your age and also had very good results that lasted about 7 months.

 

I had Ostenil plus .......... one shot !    Cost in Chiangmai was 9000 baht at a clinic .

From what i have read the Ostenil plus has very good reviews 

 

just some info re my experience ,  as there are different brands of HA

check on google

I had the first hyaluronic acid injection in my knee about nine years ago and a second one about 18 months after the first, both at Bumrungrad with Dr. Panya.

 

Since the second injection, my knee has remained in much better shape than it was prior to the first, although perhaps not as good as the first year after each injection.

 

Back then the cost was somewhere in the 20,000+ baht range.

 

My FiL received an injection in his knee at Soon Padpattana Clinic and had he not been insured, the could would have been about 7,000 baht.

Have you tried the HE Clinic ?

They also use hyaluronic acid for the penis 

17 hours ago, Pappap said:

Hi, I've had one injection about 7 months ago, (in south Thailand, now in Bangkok for a while) and it really worked well, no pain and full gym exercise again, but the pain is coming back, said it prob would after about this time, usual bone deteriation, had xray and showed onset of osteoarthritis, 73 but fit etc. Does anyone have any recommendations for this treatment here? Thanks

 

What have you found out so far ?  I would be interested in what prices you have been getting ............ and which brands of HA  is being offered. (also 1 shot or 3 shot version?)

thanks,  rumak

They only had the 3 shot version when I had it, but would expect by now it would be 1 shot.

3 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Have you tried the HE Clinic ?

They also use hyaluronic acid for the penis 

How did that go?

4 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Have you tried the HE Clinic ?

They also use hyaluronic acid for the penis 

Richard Cranium!

5 hours ago, carlyai said:

They only had the 3 shot version when I had it, but would expect by now it would be 1 shot.

Both are available (though not necessarily at all places). The 1 shot costs much more than individual shots of the multidose regimen. Important to bear this in mind when comparing costs. The lower costs mentioned in this thread may have been individual doses of  3 injection course. 

 

There is also a newer preparation (Arthrosamid) that lasts much longer, several years. Available in Europe  not yet US FDA approved and AFAIK not yet available/approved in Thailand. 

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Both are available (though not necessarily at all places). The 1 shot costs much more than individual shots of the multidose regimen. Important to bear this in mind when comparing costs. The lower costs mentioned in this thread may have been individual doses of  3 injection course. 

 

There is also a newer preparation (Arthrosamid) that lasts much longer, several years. Available in Europe  not yet US FDA approved and AFAIK not yet available/approved in Thailand. 

Approval applied for in U.S., Canada and Australia.  Knowing the FDA, it will take forever and a day for approval in the U.S.

On 12/18/2024 at 5:50 AM, rumak said:

 

What have you found out so far ?  I would be interested in what prices you have been getting ............ and which brands of HA  is being offered. (also 1 shot or 3 shot version?)

thanks,  rumak

Hi, had quotes from Medpark Hospital, estimate 15-30k plus 5k fees. Bangkok Christian Hospital  12 to 20k plus fees. Both say need to see a consutant first. None stipulated brands/shots. The Arthromasid seems to be about 2500 pounds but apparently as Sheryl mentioned not here yet

On 12/18/2024 at 10:22 AM, scubascuba3 said:

How did that go?

I have no idea 

It's 6800 B per ml into the penis 

It's says they require 10 ml so 68000 baht 

 Cost estimate is meaningless unless you know if it is the 1 shot or 3 shot type and, if the latter, is the price per shot or course of 3.

 

Do not discount the skill of the doctor doing the injection  i.e. don't  just go anywhere. Choose doctor with care.  

 

Intrarticular injections are not same as ordinary injections. 

I went for BeautUp Clinic for stem cells and PRP treatment for my knees. Very very happy with the results. Cost was about 85,000 baht.

10 hours ago, JoeK said:

I went for BeautUp Clinic for stem cells and PRP treatment for my knees. Very very happy with the results. Cost was about 85,000 baht.

Thanks, how long do these last for? Presume pain free and normal use of knee/s was it both? Thanks

As an alternative, have you looked into PRP?  I have found PRP works well.  I have also found that going down to KL the cost is much cheaper than TH even with the airfare ( for PRP).  I am not sure about HA, but there are many small clinics that should be able to do HA at a very reasonable price.

On 12/18/2024 at 1:14 PM, Sheryl said:

There is also a newer preparation (Arthrosamid) that lasts much longer, several years.

Had anyone on here actually tried this new treatment? As far as I can tell, it's on approval track in both Canada and the US. I think if it works for a few years I'd much prefer doing this every few years instead of a hip replacement. I may even fly to Europe to get it done. 

On 12/27/2024 at 2:08 AM, spacex said:

As an alternative, have you looked into PRP?  I have found PRP works well.  I have also found that going down to KL the cost is much cheaper than TH even with the airfare ( for PRP).  I am not sure about HA, but there are many small clinics that should be able to do HA at a very reasonable price.

I have a knee issue that I would like to treat but what do all these initials stand for please?

Thanks

HA = hyaluronic acid

 

PRP = platlet rich plasma

On 3/3/2025 at 2:31 AM, gargamon said:

Arthrosamid

Not available in Thailand then?

9 minutes ago, Negita43 said:

Not available in Thailand then?

Only Europe so far apparently.

4 hours ago, Negita43 said:

Not available in Thailand then?

Not yet, no