TriVisc For Knee Pain

The fluid (synovial fluid) in your knee helps to lubricate and cushion the join during movement. The major component in the synovial fluid is the hyaluronic acid, the equivalent active component of Trivisc. One of the early effects of Osteoarthritis  is to break down this fluid, making it less effective. It is thought that TriVisc helps restore the synovial fluid to a more healthy state, thereby reducing the pain of Osteoarthritis.

TriVisc is an intra-articular.injection, which is injected in to the space of the affected joint, between your thigh and calf bone.

TriVisc is supported by the largest and longest duration double blinded clinical study of hyaluronic acids for knee osteoarthritis. Clinical Studies demonstrated that 3 injections one week apart provide optimal pain relief.

Each patient's response to TriVisc may vary. Depending on the severity of your OA, degree of pain, and pre-existing medical conditions. In some patients, successful treatment may reduce pain within the first week after treatment begins.

Each patient reacts differently to TriVisc treatment. The benefits of TriVisc can last for months. In clinical studies many patients experience 6 months or more pain relief. There are reports in the literature of pain relief beyond 6 months.

TriVisc is approved and has been determined to be safe and effective

It is recommended that you avoid strenuous activities such as jogging, tennis, and heavy lifting for at least 48 hours after receiving an injection. Your healthcare provider will advise you about the level of activity that is right for you. Most patients are able to maintain their normal daily activities after receiving TriVisc treatment.

Because TriVisc is injected directly into the joint rather than administered systematically, and there are no known drug interactions. You may be able to take other medications with it. TriVisc is not known to interfere with other pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs. The safety and effectiveness of the use of TriVisc at the same time as other intra-articular injections, such as steroids, has not been established. Because it is administered locally it is unlikely that you will observe and benefit in joints not specifically injected. You should discuss all of your current medications and vitamin supplements with your physician on a periodic basis.

Avoid this product if you have a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to TriVisc or HA products such as rash, itching, hives, flushing, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, and/or difficulty breathing.

Avoid in people with infections or skin diseases in the are of the injection site.