Synvisc is an injection to be applied to joints containing hyaluronic acid which is a viscous liquid, similar to the synovial fluid naturally produced by the body to ensure good lubrication of the joints.
This medicine may be recommended by the rheumatologist or orthopedist when the person has a decrease in synovial fluid in certain joints, in addition to clinical and physiotherapeutic treatment and its effect lasts about 6 months.
- This medicine is indicated to supplement the synovial fluid present in the joints of the body.
- Being useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
- Joints that can be treated with this medicine are the knee.
- Ankle.
- Hip.
- And shoulders.
Synvisc costs between 400 and 1000 reais
The injection should be applied to the joint to be treated by the doctor in the doctor’s office. Injections may be given once a week for 3 consecutive weeks or at the doctor’s discretion and should not exceed the maximum dose of 6 injections in 6 months.
Before injecting hyaluronic acid into the joint, synovial fluid or spillage should first be removed.
Transient pain and swelling may occur after injection, so the patient should not perform greater effort or intense physical activity after application and should wait at least 1 week to resume this type of activity.
Hyaluronic acid infiltration is counter-added for people allergic to one of the components of the formula, pregnant women, in case of lymphatic problems or poor blood circulation, after intraarticular effusion and cannot be applied to infected or inflamed joints.