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To: John McCarthy who wrote (370)	2/7/1998 5:54:00 PM
From: John McCarthy	Respond to of 569

Synvisc for Worn out HIP JOINT .......................... Remember:Synvisc has been for sale in the USA since September, 1997. It's approved for OA. Regards, John ========================================================= Subject: Synvisc. Dr. Merriman From: doc@flora.org (The Doctors) Date: 1997/12/08 Message-ID: <66gfpm$kop$1@sparks.flora.ottawa.on.ca> Newsgroups: flora.ask-doctor [More Headers] 539 SYNVISC How do the Synvisc drug work for joints. I have had an injection of a drug called Synvisc to my worn out hip joint and it seems to help a great deal. What is this drug, and what should I know about it? COMMENT BY KENNETH S. MERRIMAN, MD, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Synvisc is one of two hyaluronic acid (hyaluronin) products available in the USA over the last 3-4 months. They work by several potential routes to aleviate pain in mildly to moderately arthritic joints ( mostly used of OA) It is marketed as a "fluid prosthesis" or visco-supplementation ie it just adds some "padding" to the joint But it also has some effects on inflamation and some effects on joint contracture. In the USA it is mostly used for knees but could be useful in hip or shoulder or elsewhere It does not seem to have any big down side except for 1) cost 2) pain from the injections themselves. I personally have not encountered any significant adverse reactions so far and it seems to be working well (for some very very well) PLEASE NOTE: The information contained on this system is not intended to supplant individual professional consultation. It is offered solely as a community education service. Advice on individual problems should be obtained directly from a professional. FOLLOW-UP: We would appreciate a follow-up note to let us know how things worked out for you. Submit it in the same way you submit your question.

To: John McCarthy who wrote (370)	2/7/1998 6:03:00 PM
From: John McCarthy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 569

Hylagan .... a great story ....... Note:The man receiving treatment is 85 years old. Score 1 for the human race! Regards, John ====================================================== Subject: Re: Hyalgan vs Synvisc for knee pain From: lokigb@aol.com (LokiGB) Date: 1997/11/10 Message-ID: <19971110081901.DAA13205@ladder02.news.aol.com> Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis [More Headers] I want to give an update on my 85 year old father. He called last week and has now completed 5 injections of Hyalgan in both his severely arthritic knees and it suddenly has begun working!! He is ecstatic - and so am I - because I suggested he try the treatment. He still has not received the bill or found out whether his insurance will cover the injections......that comes next because the injections are only good for 6 months.