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Thursday, 11 August 2016

Tools to Help Relieve Your Osteoarthritis Knee Pain:

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.

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