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Would viscosupplementation be beneficiary for my knee osteoarthritis age 57 female, i can forward u digital copy my knees xray?

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Mild benefits: The benefits are mild if any. There are other alternatives that you should consider: intra-articular HGH, intra articular platelet rich plasma. This last two modalities, although not FDA approved, regenerate cartilage and decrease pain with increasing mobility.

Answered 10/21/2016

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A member asked:

Would viscosupplementation be beneficiary for my knee osteoarthritis age 57 female, i can forward u digital copy my knees xray?

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