What is Synovial Fluid Replacement
Therapy and why does it work?
"A sticky or squeaking hinge can be "cured"
with a drop of oil, so it makes sense that a hinge joint,
like the knee, would also benefit from a little lubrication.
At least that's the premise behind one new form of treatment
for arthritis of the knee.
The procedure, called viscosupplementation
or synovial fluid replacement injects a preparation
of hyaluronic acid into the knee joint. Hyaluronic acid
is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial
(joint) fluid. It acts as a lubricant to enable bones
to move smoothly over each other and as a shock absorber
for joint loads"
Source: American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- www.aaos.org
Obtaining Synovial Fluid Replacement.
Synovial fluid replacement is a prescription
only product administered by a qualified doctor. Many
hospital doctors perform this procedure as well as General
Practitioners. The injection procedure is covered by
the VHI, BUPA and VIVAS and the product is on the General
Medical Scheme (GMS) and the Drugs Payment Scheme.
The Cochrane Musculoskeletal Review Group (CMSG) is a specialized
group of health care professionals, researchers and consumer
representatives that belong to the Cochrane Collaboration,
an international organization that aims to help people make-well
informed decisions about health care by preparing, maintaining
and promoting reviews of the effects of health care treatments.
A collaborative review group, like CMSG, consists of people
from around the world who share an interest in developing
and maintaining systematic reviews relevant to a particular
health area. In the case of CMSG, our scope covers all areas
of musculoskeletal conditions, including: gout, lupus erythematosus,
osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, pediatric rheumatology, rheumatoid
arthritis, soft tissue conditions, spondylo-arthropathy, systemic
sclerosis and vasculitis.
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