Synvisc Injections for Osteoarthritic Conditions

The breakdown of joint fluid in patients suffering from osteoarthritis, may cause individuals to experience joint pain, directly resulting from low levels of synovial fluid in their knees. Synvisc Injection therapy helps to abate the breakdown of joint fluid, which acts as a natural buffer, protecting the joints from shock.

When the fluid intended to buffer the shock is absorbed from around the joint(s), patients may experience the following:

• Cartilage Reduction
• Bone Spur Development
• Overall Reduction in Joint Fluid Production

Viscosupplementation supplementation therapies like Synvisc, are injection supplements designed to enhance natural lubrication and synovial fluid in the knee. Of the viscosupplementation therapy regiments available, Synvisc is most commonly prescribed of the preparations, and is offered by the orthopedic surgeons at Encino Orthopedics Center. Patients under this therapeutic regimen have reported that this type of injection therapy can provide several months of pain relief from osteoarthritis.

Synvisc injections are a gel-like solution, also known as viscosupplement. It relieves osteoarthritis pain, by serving as part of the body's natural shock absorption system, by allowing joints to function properly, and glide smoothly.

Although some patients do experience measurable improvement, Viscosupplementation Injection Therapy is intended to provide symptomatic relief, as a non-surgical solution. However, because each patient has unique needs, the expert orthopedic surgeons at Encino Orthopedics Center in the San Fernando Valley will be able to let you know if Synvisc injections have potential as a long term solution, or if at any given point surgery will be required.