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hyaluronan

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What is hyaluronan?

Generic Name: hyaluronan

Other Brand Names: Orthovisc

Hyaluronan is similar to synovial fluid, a substance that occurs naturally in the joints. Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber.

Hyaluronan is injected into the knee joints for the treatment of pain in individuals with osteoarthritis.

Hyaluronan may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

What are the possible side effects of taking hyaluronan?

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Posts on hyaluronan (22)

synvisc injections - Orthopedic Sports Medicine Expert Forum

- Nov 01, 2009

Can synvisc be injected into your thumb ?

Measurement of serum hyaluronic acid in patients with chronic hepatitis C - Hepatitis C Community

- Jul 26, 2005

ha anyon read about nih study Measurement of serum hyaluronic acid in patients with chronic...

Synvisc - Orthopedics Community

- Jul 01, 2008

My mother does not have any pain in the knee, however she does have moderate osteoarthritis...

Has anyone used Synvisc for hips? - Orthopedics Community

- Aug 18, 2008

My mom is 83 years old and has nothing left in her hip, the ball joint and scoket rub toget...

Synvisc - Orthopedics Community

- Aug 28, 2008

I have a problem with my right knee and I probably have aggravated the problem by playing a...

Supartz?? Has Anyone Had Them ?? - Orthopedics Community

- Oct 10, 2009

hi im a 20 yearold female i have had problems with my knee it's my left knee i had problem ...

Red and swollen genitals on toddler - Urology Community

- Apr 18, 2007

My 4 year old son (potty training) woke me up complaining his "pee pee" was hurting.He had ...

whats wrong with me? - Anxiety Community

- May 05, 2007

hello,Back in aug.of this year i was in florida visiting my mom.It was my last day visiting...

Synvisc - Orthopedics Community

- Jul 14, 2008

I am scheduled to get my first injection of Synvisc on July 31st. I had the arthroscopic su...

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