Synvisc anyone ?
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:11 pm
i have osteoarthritis in both knees. The orthopod has ruled out a knee replacement given my age and I am still active. One of his recommended treatments is an injection of synvisc which is essentially a gel that is injected into the joint and acts as a lubricant and shock absorber. The injection lasts for around 6 months is generally given using a ct scan for positioning and fairly expensive.
Has anyone had one of these treatments and is it effective in relieving pain ?
Has anyone had one of these treatments and is it effective in relieving pain ?