HYALURONIC ACID INJECTIONS
Orthovisc

Orthovisc® is an ultra-pure, high molecular weight injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) viscosupplement used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis.

ORTHOVISC® is a multi-injection indicated for the treatment of joint pain caused by osteoarthritis, thereby improving functionality.

FDA-Approved, Non-Avian multi-dose viscosupplement with the highest HA concentration and up to 6 months of efficacy.

ORTHOVISC® restores the molecular weight, elasticity and viscosity of the osteoarthritic knee to more closely resemble the synovial fluid of a healthy knee. ORTHOVISC® contains one of the highest concentration of hyaluronan per injection than all other viscosupplements. Patients with known avian allergies may be prescribed ORTHOVISC®. It is injected into the joint in a series of three injections per therapy course, spaced one week apart.

Key Features & Benefits

• Reduction in joint pain and improvement in functionality1,2
• Long-lasting results through 26 weeks1
• No confirmed pseudoseptic reactions reported3
• Natural, non-animal sourced HA

References

Brandt KD, Block JA, Michalski JP, Moreland LW, Caldwell JR, Lavin PT. Efficacy and safety of intra-articular sodium hyaluronate in knee osteoarthritis. ORTHOVISC Study Group. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2001; (385):130 – 43.
Neustadt D, Caldwell J, Bell M, Wade J, and Gimbel J. Clinical effects of intraarticular injection of high molecular weight hyaluronan (ORTHOVISC) in osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized, controlled, multicenter trial. J. Rheumatology 2005; (32): 1928-36.
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