A safe, effective and long-lasting treatment for osteoarthritis of the joints.

For those suffering the painful and debilitating effects of osteoarthritis (OA), OrthoVisc® (sodium hyaluronate) is a safe and effective alternative to analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or intra-articular steroids. Delivered under the care of a doctor in three injections over three weeks in a treatment known as viscosupplementation, OrthoVisc relieves joint pain, improves mobility and increases range of motion.
In healthy joints, synovial fluid provides cushioning and lubrication. Hyaluronan is the primary component of synovial fluid. With osteoarthritis, the concentration and molecular weight of hyaluronan decreases, resulting in joint pain and loss of movement.

Viscosupplementation restores the synovial fluid in diseased joints. OrthoVisc is a pure, highly concentrated, highly viscous, high-molecular-weight hyaluronan viscosupplementation device. It relieves the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee and improves joint mobility for up to 12 months.

OrthoVisc has the highest hyaluronan concentration of any viscosupplementation device. Derived entirely from natural sources, unlike cross-linked products OrthoVisc has very low concentrations of the proteins that can cause inflammation.

Approved labeling of OrthoVisc varies by country.

Consult your physician for more information on OrthoVisc.

For more information, there are numerous websites to include:
www.arthritis.org
Arthritis Foundation

www.curearthritis.org
Arthritis National Research Foundation

www.preventarthritis.org
Arthritis Research Institute of America

www.rheumatology.org
American College of Rheumatology

As with all medical conditions, consult your physician for an examination and medical consultation.



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