If you're living with foot or ankle arthritis and want to avoid surgery or reduce your reliance on cortisone shots, Euflexxa may be the right next step.
What Is Euflexxa?
Euflexxa is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) injection used to treat pain caused by osteoarthritis. While it has long been used in the knee, Euflexxa is also highly effective when injected into the joints of the foot and ankle — including the ankle joint (tibiotalar joint), subtalar joint, and midfoot joints such as the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints.
How Does Euflexxa Work?
Healthy joints are cushioned by synovial fluid, which contains hyaluronic acid — a natural substance that lubricates and absorbs shock. In arthritic joints, this fluid breaks down and loses its cushioning properties. Bone starts to rub against bone, causing pain and restricted motion in the joints.
Euflexxa replenishes that lost cushioning with a highly purified, non-animal-derived hyaluronic acid. This process — called viscosupplementation — reduces friction, decreases inflammation, and helps restore more comfortable movement in the joint.
What Conditions Can Euflexxa Treat in the Foot & Ankle?
Dr. Cella may recommend Euflexxa injections for:
- Ankle osteoarthritis (tibiotalar joint arthritis)
- Subtalar arthritis (pain under the ankle bone, often from old sprains or fractures)
- Midfoot arthritis (Lisfranc arthritis, talonavicular arthritis)
- Forefoot arthritis (big toe joint arthritis)
- Post-traumatic arthritis following ankle fracture or ligament injury
- Chronic ankle pain that hasn't responded to physical therapy or anti-inflammatories
What to Expect: The Euflexxa Treatment Protocol
Euflexxa is given as a series of three weekly injections directly into the affected joint. At Cella Foot and Ankle Specialty, injections are performed with precision in our office — no operating room required.
Most patients experience:
- Gradual pain relief beginning 2–4 weeks after the first injection
- Peak benefit around weeks 5–13
- Long-lasting results that can extend 6 months or more
- Minimal downtime — most patients return to normal activity the same day
Why Choose Dr. Cella for Euflexxa Injections?
Dr. Antonella Cella, DPM, FACFAS is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with specialized training in both surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle arthritis. As a solo practitioner in Fair Lawn, NJ, she provides personalized, unhurried care focused entirely on your outcomes.
We offer a full spectrum of conservative and advanced treatments — so if Euflexxa isn't the right fit, we'll tell you, and help you explore what is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Euflexxa the same as a cortisone shot?
No. Cortisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation short-term. Euflexxa is a lubricating agent that works differently and is generally better suited for ongoing, longer-lasting relief — without the risks of repeated steroid use.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients complete one series of three injections. Some patients benefit from repeat series after 6–12 months.
Does the injection hurt?
Discomfort is minimal. Dr. Cella uses precise technique to make the injection as comfortable as possible.
Can Euflexxa be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Euflexxa works well alongside physical therapy, custom orthotics, bracing, and regenerative options like Leneva or Nouvelle.
Schedule a Consultation
If you're searching for foot and ankle arthritis treatment near Fair Lawn, NJ, viscosupplementation for ankle pain, or a podiatrist who offers Euflexxa injections, you've found the right place.
📍 Cella Foot and Ankle Specialty | Fair Lawn, NJ
📞 (201) 773-6557