[Ortho] Orthovisc Synvisc

[vladis]

Уважаемые коллеги!
Имеет ли кто-нибудь опыт применения этих двух препаратов при гонартрозе?
Владимир

 Orthovisc is a solution of high molecular weight hyaluronan.
 Orthovisc is similar to healthy human synovial fluid, a substance
 that lubricates the joints.

Orthovisc is one of the hyaluronates used in viscosupplementation.
Orthovisc is injected directly into the knee joint to restore the
cushioning and lubricating properties of normal joint fluid.

Orthovisc is indicated for the treatment of knee pain in
osteoarthritis of the knee for those who have failed to respond to
more conservative therapy. Use for other joints is being
investigated.

Orthovisc was FDA approved on 02/05/04.
Orthovisc injections are typically given weekly for 3 or 4 weeks.
Orthovisc contains the highest concentration of hyaluronan available per injection.
Orthovisc is considered a treatment or therapy, not a drug.
Synvisc is like synthetic synovial fluid. I was told that it only
works in about 40 percent of the people, and it works best on ealy
arthritis. But the nice thing is it can be repeated every six
months.
Synvisc injections for cost reasons. I just had the 1st of 3 today and
the total cost is going to be $728 for the 3 injections.

vladis