osteoarthritis
"I'm 58 and have Osteoarthritis in both knees but have moderate pain in my right knee.  My Ortho Doctor recommended the typical 3 weekly injections for the right knee and said realistically they were around 50% effective.  I just finished the third injection yesterday and went from a 3-4 pain level to zero pain.  I can now walk normally without  limp.  Wow ..... what a difference!  The injections were not painful, just a little pressure and took around 1 - 2 minutes to complete.  I highly recommend to try at least the first injection.  If there's no relief, don't bother with the remaining.  Fortunately insurance covered all but $50 for the Orthovisc prescription plus my office co-pay.  Can't wait to get back to a good exercise routine."