A 42-year-old member asked:
how effective is the hyalgan treatment?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
Reseanably effective: Hyalgan and other viscosupplements provide good improvement for osteoarthritis of the knee in about 80% of cases. If the arthritis is very advanced it is much less likely to help.
5350 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
A 30-year-old member asked:
What is hyalgan injections and what are they used for?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Saunders answered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
Hyalgan: Hyaluronic acid injected into knee joint to help build up cartilage.
5744 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Benefits and side effects for hyalgan?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Wyatt answered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Knee lubrication: Hyaluronic acud(hyalgan) is injected into knee joints when osteoarthritis becomes severe/moderately severe... There are occasional site reaction after injecting.
5744 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
What is hyalgan used for?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oliver Wang answered
Podiatry 10 years experience
Osteoarthritic joint: Hyalgan is a viscose fluid with Hyaluronate a natural substance found in joint fluid. It can be injected into arthritic joints to help lubricate and cushion typically knee joints that are painful. It can be injected in a series of 5 injections given once a week. Candidates usually fail antiinflammatories prior to injections. Other joints that can be injected:ankles, hips, and the great toe join.
5684 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Can I take steriod shots after hyalgan?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Laccheo answered
Rheumatology 15 years experience
Yes: Yes. After, before, or during.
5648 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of hyalgan?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Rare: Viscosupplementation rarely has significant side effects; nonetheless any shot into he joint risks infection and if the material doesn't make it into the joint then you can get an acute flare of pain and inflamation which usually goes away in a day or two.
5238 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Nov 3, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.