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A 57-year-old female asked:
Could synvisc (hylan g-f 20) injections in the knee trigger a systemic autoimmune reaction?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Daniel Solomonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
Egg/chicken allergy: Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) reactions are either an inflammatory response locally in the knee or can be systemic if related to a chicken or egg allergy. If you suspect this may be the cause, consider seeing an allergist. Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) is derived from rooster comb, this the chicken and egg issue.
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Dr. Bruce Rothschildanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Unlikely, but possib: Unlikely, but possible. What was the reaction? Did it precipitate a gout attack or is there an infection?
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