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(reply to freerange)

Hi Paul,

In severe cases where surgery may be needed, doctors will sometimes prescribe an injectable medication called hyaluronan (Synvisc, Orthovisc). It is typically administered as a series of three injections into the knee joint, each injection spaced about one week apart and may help alleviate symptoms for about 6 months. What this does is delay the need for surgery. It is only a temporary fix though and other treatments such as surgery may be needed to correct the problem.

I hope this helps!

Rosa

July 30, 2011 - 3:09am

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