Synvisc vs. Hyalgan | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Osteoarthritis (OA)[1] is the most common form of arthritis. It’s painful and degenerative, which means it gets worse over time. Although it often occurs in older adults, younger adults can develop OA too.

One of the characteristics of OA is loss of cartilage in your joints. Cartilage acts as a protective cushion, so the loss can be quite painful. OA is particularly common in knee joints.

While no treatment can reverse OA or regenerate knee cartilage, treatments can provide relief and improve your quality of life.

Synvisc and Hyalgan are two treatments that can help ease the knee pain that comes with OA. These are products used for viscosupplementation. Read on to learn about their similarities and differences.

Viscosupplementation is a treatment that involves cushioning your knee joint with inj...