
Knee Osteoarthritis Treatments: Orthovisc vs Synvisc
Viscosupplements Viscosupplementation treatment involves supplementing the diminished amount of hyaluronic acid in the diseased joint’s degraded synovial fluid with a hyaluronic acid product that possesses the rheological properties of healthy synovial fluid. These medications are normally offered as second-line therapies, which are...
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Monovisc vs Synvisc: Properties & Treatment Course
Intraarticular injections of hyaluronic acid-based Monovisc, a product manufactured by Anika Therapeutics, and Synvisc, made by Genzyme, are used in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.Patients considering such viscosupplements may need more information before deciding on the right product for...
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