US & international patients
The treatment isn’t available in the US yet. It is here.
The hydrogel was approved by Health Canada in 2024 and is CE marked in Europe, but it is not yet FDA approved, and US trials are ongoing. No US clinic currently offers it, which is why patients travel to the clinic in Thornhill, Ontario, 25 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Is this legitimate?
A regulated treatment with a European track record
The hydrogel is a Class III medical device, approved by Health Canada in 2024 and CE marked in Europe, where it has been used in routine practice, with thousands of patients across more than 220 clinics. “Not FDA approved” reflects where the US regulatory process stands today, not a safety judgment; US clinical trials are ongoing.
Source: Regulatory status as of 2026 (Health Canada approved 2024; CE marked; not FDA approved). Manufacturer data on file.
Your visit
A single same-day visit
- Step 01
Fly into Toronto Pearson Airport
Most US patients can reach Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with a direct flight. The clinic is approximately 25 minutes away by car.
- Step 02
Travel to Thornhill
The clinic is located in Thornhill, Ontario, just north of the city of Toronto, and is easily accessible by car, taxi, or rideshare from the airport.
- Step 03
Consultation & treatment
Your consultation and Arthrosamid injection are completed during the same visit.
- Step 04
Return home
Most patients can travel home within one to two days following treatment. Your physician will discuss any travel recommendations specific to your situation.
Costs in USD
Treatment price plus Ontario HST (13%), with an approximate USD equivalent for convenience:
- One knee: CAD $5,650 total (CAD $5,000 + 13% HST), ≈ USD $4,100
- Both knees: CAD $10,170 total (CAD $9,000 + 13% HST), ≈ USD $7,400
FSA / HSA documentation
We provide itemised documentation suitable for US FSA/HSA claims and extended health benefits. Whether the treatment is reimbursable depends on your individual plan.
Staying nearby
Hotels near Thornhill
Several hotels sit within a short drive of the clinic, convenient for an overnight stay before or after your procedure. Tell us your travel dates at consultation and we can point you to options. Booking offers timezone-friendly consultation times for US patients.
Common questions
Why is this treatment available in Canada but not the United States?
It received Health Canada approval in 2024 and is CE marked in Europe, but it is not yet FDA approved. US clinical trials are ongoing, so no US clinic currently offers it.
How long do US patients need to stay?
The procedure is completed in a single same-day visit. Most patients can travel home within one to two days; confirm your specific plans with the physician at consultation.
Can I use FSA or HSA funds?
We provide itemised documentation you can submit for extended health benefits and US FSA/HSA claims. Coverage depends on your individual plan.
Book a consultation
Plan your visit
Book a consultation at a time that works across time zones. The consultation fee is included in the all-inclusive treatment price.
- Health Canada approved (2024)
- Physician-led care
- Consultation fee included
- 25 minutes from Toronto Pearson