Furthermore, the new 986 area code will be dispersed in what is called a geographic overlay. This means all new telephone numbers will get the 986 area code, and all existing Idaho phone numbers get to keep their 208 area code. (Whew!)
ORTHOVISC is given as an injection into your knee joint (administered by a health professional) once a week for three or four consecutive weeks. After three injections, studies have shown pain relief that lasts for up to six months. 3 Although individual results vary, some people feel relief after the first injection.
Things to Consider About Steroid Injections. There are a few additional points that you should know about steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis. First, while the initial injection is often quite effective and may last for 3 to 4 months, subsequent injections tend to be less effective.