About Synvisc-One™
Synvisc-One is a new way to treat your osteoarthritis
(OA) knee pain right at the source. Made from a natural substance that lubricates and cushions your joint, it can provide
up to six months of knee pain relief with just one injection.
How does Synvisc-One work?
In
knees with osteoarthritis, the joint fluid (called synovial fluid) can break down and not provide the cushioning your knee
needs. Synvisc-One supplements your knee fluid to relieve the pain and improve the knee joint’s natural shock absorbing
abilities.
How is Synvisc-One given?
Synvisc-One is a single injection. It’s a simple, in-office procedure
that only takes a few minutes. After the injection, you can resume normal day-to-day activities but you should avoid any strenuous
activities for about 48 hours.
What can I expect from Synvisc-One treatment?
Synvisc-One can provide up to six months of osteoarthritis knee pain relief. Everyone responds
differently, but in a medical study patients experienced relief starting one month after the injection. Synvisc-One can be repeated safely, so
keep track of your symptoms and talk with your doctor if your knee pain begins to return.
What are the side
effects?
The side effects most commonly seen in a medical study were knee pain, stiffness and swelling
or fluid buildup in or around the knee. Other side effects, such as rash, may also occur. Side effects were generally mild
to moderate and did not last long. Synvisc-One does not have the serious side effects associated with many pain pills.
How
is Synvisc-One different from SYNVISC?
Synvisc-One is the same formulation as SYNVISC. The only difference
is that Synvisc-One is provided with one injection compared to three injections required for SYNVISC. Both treatments can
provide up to six months of pain relief.
