Synvisc

Active Ingredient(s): Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid
Category: Arthritis

In medicine, a joint injection (intra-articular injection) is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendinitis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,[2] and occasionally osteoarthritis.[3][4] A hypodermic needle is injected into the affected joint where it delivers a dose of any one of many anti-inflammatory agents, the most common of which are corticosteroids. H... [wikipedia]

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synvisc injecctions

my wife is diabetic. she had the 3 synvisc injections one week apart. after the second injection her blood sugar dropped...

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my wife is diabetic. she had the 3 synvisc injections one week apart. after the second injection her blood sugar dropped...

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how good is synvisc for knee arthiritis

My wife has an arthiritic knee and has been advised SYNVISC injections ( 6 ml), to be repeated three times. How effectiv...

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Are Cockscomb Synvisc The Same Thing

what is cockscomb? is it the same as Synvisc? ## Based on my research, there are no medications that have the name "...

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a drug like synvisc

Looking for a drug that does the same thing as synvisc. I have a problem with my knees. UN...