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Hyaluronic Acid
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Osteoarthritis is a disease which the majority of individuals in North America,
at some point in their life, suffer from. There have been many forms of
treatment that have been developed to try to help people through the pain and
discomfort which is associated with osteoarthritis.
One of the newer forms of treatment is the replacement of synovial (joint)
fluid within arthritic joints. This is helpful because during the progression
of arthritis, this synovial fluid breaks down into smaller units, thereby
decreasing its lubricating and shock absorbing abilities. The backbone of the
joint lubrication fluid is known as hyaluronic acid.
Injectable forms exist and have been demonstrated to have a positive effect in
reducing the pain of arthritis. Some examples of products with hyaluronic acid
are: Synvisc, Hyalgan, Orthovisc,
Artzal, Suplasyn and Durolane,
all of which are available at discount prices at
www.pfirstpharma.com .
Administration of hyaluronic acid by injection directly into
the knee is done in a series of three to five injections approximately one week
apart. Its onset of action is often immediate; however several studies have
found that most individuals do not benefit from the injections until after the
final injection. Hyaluronic acid can be administered only by a
qualified provider in a series of injections as mentioned above.
Hyaluronic acid injections have been found to be most
beneficial in osteoarthritic knees. There is no explanation as to why some
individuals react positively when others do not. However, it has been found
that 80 to 85% of individuals who are treated with injections with hyaluronic
acid have some amount of pain relief which lasts anywhere from
nine to 12 months. This series of injections can be repeated if necessary,
though the understanding and reasoning for repeat series of injections has not
been clearly defined yet.
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