Are you battling osteoarthritis? you need to see this.
A Different Type of Osteoarthritis Treatment
Did you know that osteoarthritis knee pain is caused by more than just cartilage loss?
In knees with osteoarthritis, the joint fluid also loses its ability to absorb shock, which can result in osteoarthritis knee pain. A viscosupplement injection is a treatment that supplements your natural joint fluid to give your knee the lubrication and cushioning it needs to provide osteoarthritis knee pain relief.
What is Synvisc-One?
Synvisc-One is a one-injection treatment that supplements the fluid in your knee to help lubricate and cushion the joint. Synvisc-One is the #1 prescribed viscosupplement; it provides up to six months of osteoarthritis knee pain relief with just one injection.*
How Synvisc-One Works
In knees with osteoarthritis, the cartilage gradually deteriorates, joint fluid loses its shock-absorbing qualities, and bones may begin to rub against each other—all of which may cause bone spurs and the knee pain you're feeling.
Synvisc-One lubricates and cushions your knee. It is a single-dose injection that supplements your knee joint fluid to relieve the pain for up to six months.*
How do I know if Synvisc-One is right for me?
Synvisc-One is for people with knee osteoarthritis who have not received enough pain relief from diet, exercise, and over-the-counter pain medication. If you've tried these options and are still feeling knee pain, ask your doctor if Synvisc-One could help.
What is Synvisc-One made from?
The injection contains a gel-like mixture made from a substance called hyaluronan (pronounced hy-aI-u-ROE-nan) that comes from chicken combs. Hyaluronan is a natural substance found in the body and is present in very high amounts in joints. The body's own hyaluronan acts like a lubricant and a shock absorber in the joint and is needed for the joint to work properly.
Will the injection hurt?
The doctor will likely apply a numbing agent before a Synvisc-One injection. You may feel some pressure.
What are the side effects?
The most common side effects are pain, swelling, heat, redness and/or fluid build-up around the knee. In a medical study less than 6% of patients experienced these side effects, which were generally mild and did not last long.
Is it covered by insurance?
Synvisc-One is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans.
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