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Viscosupplementation For Arthritis

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Hyaluronan is a substance that doctors inject directly into your knee joint, where it may help supplement the knee joint's natural synovial fluid, relieving pain and improving your ability to use the knee. This treatment is also called viscosupplementation.

After an injection, some people may experience pain or swelling.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Common side effects of this medicine include:

• Swelling in the joint.
• Temporary increase in pain.

Viscosupplementation For Arthritis

Hyaluronate Sodium Injection article on WebMD