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To: chirodoc who wrote (430)	3/9/1998 11:15:00 PM
From: James Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 569

I think that these guys don't know what they are taking about. The sanofli product requires 5 injections weekly. The product is like water compared to the gel consistency of Synvisc. There are lots of patients treated with multiple courses that have been benefited by Synvisc. I have to wonder is this docs are just looking to do surgery with this response to your patient. I would recommend a Rheumatologist who does not have surgery on his mind r at least another opinion from an ortho. Jim

To: chirodoc who wrote (430)	3/10/1998 12:10:00 AM
From: John McCarthy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 569

Curtis - I have too much information now. All the boogeymen are gone. Tell her to take the Hylagan! <g> In addition, have you noticed, the (R's) read the label then shoot, the (O's) shoot first and don't read at all. What a profession! BTW - Synvisc will do near $10.0 this qtr. Its a reach, but got a shot at $50.00. Teach me. I know the HA products can't do bone on bone. But I also know, almost first hand, Synvisc has helped a guy my age, but much bigger, put off a TNR. NYC! The doctor is an (O). I don't get it. I picture a TNR as being something much worse than bone on bone. If so, how does it help? I cannot ask the doctor, and I can only ask the patient indirectly. IOW - its awkward. So what exactly are the conditions that bring about a TNR. Is it something other than bone on bone? It has to be. And understand where I'm coming from. That (R) Conference thing is in September. I'll bet you there will be 10 papers about Synvisc and TNR. Weird. Lastly, I am running across alot of cases (7) of using (I'll use the phrase HA) for HIP STUFF. It also seems to be getting more trendy. But I don't have a clue as to the real nature of the underlying medical problem. Regards, John