Hyaluronic acid is found in normal joints as a central component to healthy joint fluid. As joints age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in the joint decreases. A result of this is a loss of resilience in the joint; a loss of shock absorbing capacity in, and lubrication of the joint. Hyaluro...
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Anonymous
Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 01:26 PM -
IV Hyaluronic acid injections in horses
Kathy
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 02:26 AMI would like to know why there is no research using regular IV injections in humans. we have been using this in horses in strenuous competition for years and seems to be very helpful. It helps all the joints and is a simple IV rather than the more risky and painful intra-articular injections.
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In two short weeks I'll be having more foot surgeries,...
I had Synvisc injections in my hip in August of 07. Felt really terrific until June of 08. Had Synvisc injecions in July of 08. Felt really great for about 6 weeks and then couldn't walk one day after golf. I thought I broke something. Doctor took new X-rays and informed me it was time for new hip. Had hip replaced in December of 08. Have felt no pain since the spinal for the surgery. Played golf last week for first time and my playing partner said it was like I used to play 3 or 4 years ago.