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Which type of injection is better? gel-one or synvisc (hylan g-f 20) one? how do they differ in getting relief of oa in the knee?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

No good comparisions: There are no good comparative studies to explain this. It depends on how you the individual patient responds

Answered 8/16/2016

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A member asked:

Which type of injection is better? gel-one or synvisc (hylan g-f 20) one? how do they differ in getting relief of oa in the knee?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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