Essence Med

Essence Med is the premier joint injection clinic for the Council Bluffs and Omaha Metro. Offering viscosupplemtation and other injection services. Leading providers in viscosupplementation, a non-surgical method for treating joints that have develop...

Essence Med is the premier joint injection clinic for the Council Bluffs and Omaha Metro. Offering viscosupplemtation and other injection services. Leading providers in viscosupplementation, a non-surgical method for treating joints that have developed osteoarthritis symptoms. The procedure involves injecting a gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid, directly into the space between the affected joint. Viscosupplementation is most commonly used for knees, but there are cases where it can be used for other joints such as the shoulder. It is a series of injections that consists of a natural material that can be traced to your own joint cartilage and synovial fluid. For over 20 years it has been used around the world as a series of injections without the negative side effects of using corticosteroids. We leverage medical advancement to provide a specific program with proven efficacy to improve the health of the affected joint. Not only does it reduce symptoms of wear and tear, but can help the joint perform at a more optimal level after completion of the program. Our joint health clinic utilizes fluoroscopy to ensure the most accurate injection placement. Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures–similar to an X-ray, but with real-time movement. A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the treatment area while our medical team administers the medicine into the affected joint. The beam is transmitted to a monitor so all motion can be seen in detail by our trained team of professionals.