Orthovisc is a viscous (thick) sterile mixture made from highly purified hyaluronan dissolved in saline. Hyaluronan is a natural chemical found in the joint fluid of your body. The bodys own hyaluronan acts like a lubricant and a shock absorber in the joint. It is needed for the joint to work properly.
Orthovisc is ultra-pure hyaluronan, which contains no buffers or preservatives. Orthovisc contains a high concentration of hyaluronan available per injection.
What is Orthovisc used for?
Orthovisc is used to relieve knee pain due to osteoarthritis. It is used for patients who do not get adequate pain relief from simple pain relievers like acetaminophen or from exercise and physical therapy.
How does Orthovisc Work?
In healthy knees, the space between the bones is filled with a thick and slippery
liquid (joint fluid). Joint fluid acts like a shock absorber to give your knee
cushioning while walking, working, or playing sports.
When
you have osteoarthritis, your body's joint fluid becomes less healthy
and the cartilage begins to break down, leading to irritation and
discomfort in the knee.
Orthovisc is injected
directly into the knee, where it may help restore the cushioning
properties of your joint fluid. This can provide up to six months of
relief from knee pain.
How is Orthovisc used?
Orthovisc is given as an injection. Your doctor will inject Orthovisc into your
knee once a week, for a total of three or four injections. This can
usually be done right in the doctors office.
Are there any special instructions for the treatment?
Before treatment, tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to products from birds, such as eggs, poultry, or feathers.
After
your injections, it is recommended that for 48 hours you avoid
activities such as jogging, tennis, heavy lifting, or standing on your
feet for a long time (more than one hour). Information on Purchasing Othovisc from RxPad.biz
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