For pain originating from the knees or shoulders as a result of loss of cartilage and osteoarthritis, injection of Hyaluranan (high molecular weight hyaluronic acid) can soothe and reverse symptoms to provide relief from pain. It is a much less invasive alternative to surgical repair, revision or replacement.
ORTHOVISC® is a viscosupplement injection. It is created from a naturally occurring substance which lubricates and cushions your joints. Just one treatment can provide up to six months of pain relief caused by osteoarthritis. ORTHOVISC® is not made from animal products, therefore adverse reactions to its use is minimized. It can, and often is, combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy to further improve results.