Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Injection Specialist
According To Dr. Nelya Lobkova
Due to genetics, lifestyle, and activities, our big toe, foot and ankle joints undergo detrimental ‘wear and tear’ resulting in pain and stiffness of the joint. We can slow down this ‘wear and tear’ also known as osteoarthritis by replenishing the joint's natural properties. The Joint Time Machine with Hyaluronic acid provides a space filler to increase joint mobility, reduce joint inflammation, and will make your big toe, foot and ankle joints feel young again. Book a visit with NYC's top Podiatrist and foot joint arthiritis specialist, Dr. Nelya Lobkova at Step Up Footcare in our TriBeCa Downtown NYC location and get moving again pain-free.
What is the “Joint Time Machine” - Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Injection?
The Joint Time Machine is a gel injection into a joint typically in the big (great) toe, foot or ankle consisting of Hyaluronic acid, a natural component of a healthy joint, that makes your joint feel young again. Hyaluronic acid is an effective and safe joint lubricant.
The injection will relieve pain, get you moving again, with no downtime and no harmful adverse effects. One injection could last from 8 months to a year and injections could be repeated without any detrimental side effects associated with corticosteroid injections.
What conditions does the "Joint Time Machine" treat?
The Joint Time Machine is used to treat stiffness, pain and inflammation in the big toe, foot & ankle joints due to post-traumatic arthritis and osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, the most common form of arthritis in the toe, foot and ankle. This is an excellent option for people who have mild to moderate arthritis in the affected joints. Additionally, the Joint Time Machine is used to treat the following foot and ankle conditions:
Hallux Limitus/Hallux Rigidus: Prominent painful bump over the top of the big toe joint. Also accompanied by stiffness, limited mobility and flexibility of the big toe joint; resulting in difficulty wearing heels, running, and other activities.
Subtalar Joint Arthritis: Top of the midfoot pain, especially while walking barefoot or in unsupported footwear.
Ankle Arthritis: Limited mobility, pain and popping sensation of the ankle joint during activities and sports.
What is the effect of the “Joint Time Machine” on surrounding tissue?
The Joint Time Machine procedure is performed under Ultrasound guidance to ensure all the injected material stays within the joint space. Arthritic joint fluid is more watery compared to normal joint fluid, and thus becomes an inefficient shock absorber. Hyaluronic acid is a safe and effective joint lubricant and shock absorber that restores the joint fluid’s natural composition.
