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scsusan

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Supartz or Hyalgan injections Posted: 02-02-08 21:40pm


How long do these injections last for? Are they effective? Supartz or Hyalgan injections.

illustriously fickle

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Posted: 02-14-08 11:21am


Supartz injections are typically given once a week for 5 weeks to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. Supartz is a solution of highly purified sodium hyaluronate. Are you considering these injections to manage pain? What's your diagnosis?

scsusan

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Hyalgan or Supartz injections Posted: 02-14-08 21:53pm


diagnosis is osteoarthritis. Do you know how long these injections last for? I also am considering arthro surgery.

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