Can I get a hyaluronic acid injection in Athens for knee pain without a new MRI?

Hello, In June, I developed knee pain and difficulty bending my knee. After an MRI in July 2024, a Spanish orthopedic specialist diagnosed me with Grade I patellar chondropathy (no significant abnormalities in ligaments or menisci) and recommended topical treatment for 3 months. He mentioned that if the issue persisted, a hyaluronic acid injection might be needed. It has now been over 3 months, and while the pain has lessened, I still can’t bend my knee without significant discomfort. I’m currently in Athens and unable to return to Spain soon. Can I request a hyaluronic acid injection from an orthopedic specialist here based on my previous diagnosis, or would I need a new MRI? Thank you.

4 specialists answered

You could simply have an injection of course but that would just relief your symptoms and not your problem.

Μουρίκης Ευάγγελος
Ορθοπαιδικός - Ορθοπαιδικός Χειρουργός - Παιδοορθοπαιδικός - Βελονιστής

Gizi
Normalmente si no han pasado mas de 6 meses desde la ultima Resonancia magnetica, y mientras no haya sucedido algo nuevo como por ejemplo una lesion, no es necesario obtener una nueva. Le recomiendo que visite un ortopedista privado y se deje injectar acido hyaluronico

Kalkanis Christos
Ορθοπεδικός Χειρουργός - Τραυματιολόγος - Χειρουργός Σπονδυλικής Στήλης

Thessaloniki
There is no need for a new MRI
You can proceed with the injection

Αλαφροπάτης Ηλίας
Orthopaedic - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Evosmos
Clinical judgment should suffice. Yes, you can.

Τσατσαρώνης Χρίστος
Orthopaedic - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Marousi