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Orthopedic Sports Medicine (Expert Forum)
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Michael L Gross, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Athletic Trauma
Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Hackensack,Westwood - NJ
Questions in the Orthopedic Sports Medicine forum are answered by Michael L. Gross, MD the CEO of Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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by pain147, Oct 19, 2009 05:17PM
I have "bone-on-bone" in the joint of my big toe on my right foot, due to osteoarthritis, much pain and getting worse. Short of surgery (which has been suggested) to replace the joint, would synvic1 by injection help? If so, for how long. I am 62 yrs old and the thought of surgery is uncomfortable, BUT the thought of putting up with this pain for perhaps 30 years is unthinkable.,
Doctor's Answer
by Michael L Gross, MD, Nov 01, 2009 07:43AM
, Nov 01, 2009 07:43AMTo: pain147
The use of viscosupplementation in the joints of the foot has not been well described in the foot to my knowledge. This would be whats known as an "off label" use, i.e. not a use of the product that has been approved by the FDA. If it works, it would only be temporary at best.
There may be other surgical options available, besides a joint replacement. Perhaps a second opinion might be a good idea at this point.
There may be other surgical options available, besides a joint replacement. Perhaps a second opinion might be a good idea at this point.
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