Artificial Oil for Creaky Joints
The company who make Synvisc - a synovial fluid replacement product - have announced a new approach and a new version of their product.
Genzyme say that they are seeking approval to use a single treatment of Synvisc-One to treat osteoarthritis of the knee for up to six months. Synvisc treatment is currently approved to be given in three separate doses at once weekly intervals. Synvisc-One combines those doses in one treatment. This means that patients will need only one injection and not three as at present.
A number of companies make synovial fluid replacement products.
Synovial fluid is the natural "oil" that we all have in our joints. When osteoarthritis develops the supply of synovial fluid dries up and the joint becomes dry and stiff. The idea behind synvisc and related drugs is to replace the missing synovial fluid and thus to provide lubrication, better movement and pain relief.
At present synvisc and the other related drugs are mostly used for knee osteoarthritis but some doctors are beginning to experiment with their use in other joints.
Genzyme say that they are seeking approval to use a single treatment of Synvisc-One to treat osteoarthritis of the knee for up to six months. Synvisc treatment is currently approved to be given in three separate doses at once weekly intervals. Synvisc-One combines those doses in one treatment. This means that patients will need only one injection and not three as at present.
A number of companies make synovial fluid replacement products.
Synovial fluid is the natural "oil" that we all have in our joints. When osteoarthritis develops the supply of synovial fluid dries up and the joint becomes dry and stiff. The idea behind synvisc and related drugs is to replace the missing synovial fluid and thus to provide lubrication, better movement and pain relief.
At present synvisc and the other related drugs are mostly used for knee osteoarthritis but some doctors are beginning to experiment with their use in other joints.
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