Boomeritis Arthritis of the hip and knee joint - Duke Raleigh Hospital
Boomeritis Arthritis of the hip and knee joint - Duke Raleigh Hospital
Boomeritis Arthritis of the hip and knee joint - Duke Raleigh Hospital
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Hyaluronate• Naturally occurring substance in cartilage• Relieves pain• Restores function• Provides lubrication to cartilage• Relief may last from 6 to12 months.• Hyalgan, Supartz, Synvisc, etc..• Few side effects..pseudosepsisWang CT, Lin J, Chang CJ, Lin YT, Hou SM. Therapeutic effects <strong>of</strong> hyaluronic acid on osteoarthritis <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>knee</strong>. A meta-analysis <strong>of</strong> r<strong>and</strong>omized controlled trials. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004; 86:538-545
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