Synvisc One is a single-dose injection specifically designed to alleviate knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis. By restoring the joint’s elasticity and viscosity, this treatment enables more extensive joint movement. Additionally, Synvisc supplements the fluid in the knee, providing lubrication and cushioning for the joint. It is intended for patients with knee osteoarthritis who have not found adequate relief from nonpharmacologic therapies or simple analgesics like acetaminophen.
The treatment includes hylan, a natural substance found in the joint’s synovial fluid. Osteoarthritis symptoms, such as pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of flexibility, can be quite uncomfortable. When physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications prove ineffective, viscosupplementation is recommended to offer symptom relief, and Synvisc is one of the most widely used viscosupplements by doctors.