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Is it worthwhile to delay knee replacement surgery to have a synvisc (hylan g-f 20) injection?
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Yes: Try all options before you get your knee replaced.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Depends: Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) is effective for early to moderate osteoarthritis. 80% report decreased knee pain. 2% risk of synovitis reaction, that resembles infection. Advanced osteoarthritis has never even been adequately studied with product, but results are expected to be less predictable. Knee replacement results are good to excellent for 95% of patients lasting 20-30 years. Replace if advanced.
Answered 11/30/2016
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Synvisc (hylan g-f 20): Really it depends on how bad the knee is - both on exam and on imaging. Its always worth trying synvisc (hylan g-f 20) before surgery. These days insurance companies have been denying many injections - healthcare reform.
Answered 1/15/2014
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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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I had my second of three Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) injections in my knee for grade 4 chondromalacia patella. Today it is painful to walk. It this normal?
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Does synvisc (hylan g-f 20) really help osteoarthritis in the knee?
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My ortho recommended the synvisc (hylan g-f 20) shot for my arthritic knee. Dose this shot really work? I am overweight and walk slow.
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Knee pain and grinding. Have had cortisone shots and synvisc (hylan g-f 20) and still havubs issues. Had been told I have osteoarthritis.
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