

The side effects sometimes seen after Synvisc-One include (<2% each): pain, swelling, heat, redness, and/or fluid build-up in or around the knee. Loss of disc height can be caused due to osteoporosis, spondylosis, vertebral compression fracture and degeneration of disc. Loss of disc height can cause the occurrence of nerve impingement, bone and joint inflammation as well as resultant pain.

As people age loss of disc height occurs and they are likely to lose height and become rigid. Talk to your doctor before resuming strenuous weight-bearing activities after treatment. The loss of disc height is so common in aging adults. You should tell your doctor if you think you are pregnant or if you are nursing a child. Synvisc-One has not been tested in children (≤21years old), pregnant women or women who are nursing. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to products from birds – such as feathers, eggs or poultry – or if your leg is swollen or infected. Synvisc-One has not been tested to show pain relief in joints other than the knee. Synvisc-One is only for injection into the knee, performed by a doctor or other qualified health care professional.
WHAT IS DISK DOCTOR REJUVINATING FLUID SKIN
Should not be used in patients with an infected knee joint, skin disease or infection around the area where the injection will be given, and should be used with caution when there is swelling of the legs due to problems with venous stasis or lymphatic drainage. Allergic reactions, some which can be potentially severe, have been reported during the use of Synvisc-One. Synvisc-One is usually administered by a specialist trained in treating knee osteoarthritis, such as an orthopaedic surgeon or rheumatologist.īefore trying Synvisc-One, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, tongue or throat, respiratory difficulty, rash, itching or hives to SYNVISC or any hyaluronan-based products. To watch a video of a real patient’s injection, click here.

Synvisc-One is a single-dose treatment that is injected directly into your knee by a doctor. If you’ve tried these options and are still feeling knee pain, tell your doctor and ask if Synvisc-One is for people with knee osteoarthritis who have not received enough pain relief from diet, exercise and over-the-counter pain medication. How do I know if I’m ready for Synvisc-One? 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. Hyaluronan is a natural substance found in the body and is present in very high amounts in joints. The injection contains a gel-like mixture made from a substance called hyaluronan (pronounced hy-al-u-ROE-nan) that comes from chicken combs. Click the play button above to learn how Synvisc-One supplements your knee joint fluid to relieve the pain and improve your knee joint's natural shock absorbing abilities. In knees with osteoarthritis, the joint fluid (called synovial fluid) can break down and not provide the cushioning your knee needs.
