Orthovisc Questions

Orthovisc - is it simular to Synvisc?

I have had a series of cortizone shots in Right knee. ACL reconstruction 20+ years ago, and 7 surgeries since. I have also tried the Synvisc, with an aggravation of pain and didn't work. My ...

Posted 17 days ago • 1 answer •

Orthovisc - Hi I had surgery on my right knee on the 23 of sept, he drilled 9 wholes in the back of?

... my knee

Posted 4 Jan 2012 • 0 answers •

Why did my 3rd shot of orthovisc hurt?

I am 27 y/o with damaged cartilage in my left knee (MRI) and my knee cap pinches closer on the inside (X-RAY) primarily where the pain is. I recently had 3 shots of Orthovisc. The 1st 2 shots ...

Posted 16 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Why does my doctor no longer supply Orthovisc? I 'm to buy it myself?

This is a Medicare Part B covered medication, but all the doctors I contacted told me that I have to purchase it myself & then bring it to them. There would be no reimbursement for my costs ... ...

Posted 16 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

We are desperate for more information about side effects of orthovisc - can anyone help?

Hi, Within approx two weeks of my signifigant other having had his 3rd injection he became terribly ill -- joints all seemed to?feel like they "dried up" in shoulders, groin, hips, hands. ...

Posted 15 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

Is Orthovisc covered by Medicare at all?

Posted 10 Jun 2011 • 0 answers •

How much pain did you experience with the Orthovisc injections?

I had my first orthovisc injection yesterday and almost passed out from the pain. It was horrible. I am not sure I want to go back for the 2nd and 3rd shots. Please advise.

Posted 26 May 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

Orthovisc- why does knee still hurt?

i had first shot a week ago and get second tomorrow. My knee has been very painful and it feels tight and swollen. I have needed pain medication all week. I can't take advil. Did any one else ...

Posted 15 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Orthovisc - I just had my second injection last week and I am so sore that I can't hardly walk Im?

... like everyone else I thought this was supposed to make life easier not harder.Is there any info anywere as to why our knees are hurting so much more?

Posted 23 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

I have high protein in my urine- long with swelling in my ankles and feet . I had three injections?

... of Orthovisc in August - it is now December- could these be related

Posted 18 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

Why is my pain worse after orthovisc injection.

I had my first injection of Orthovisc 6 days ago, and the pain is worse. It was bad before, but now there is no relief. The knee is so stiff I can't straighten it out. Walking is so painful I am ...

Posted 13 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Orthovisc - did anyone have the fluid removed from the knees before the injections?

Posted 23 Jun 2010 • 0 answers •

I got the orthovisc injection 1st one on the 18 March then the 2nd was on the 25th as the doctor is?

... on leave he would like to postpone the 3rd and last to the 8th April instead of the 1st of April, is this harmful to my knees

Posted 29 Mar 2010 • 0 answers •

Does orthovisc injection have cortesone and what r the detaile side effects of it?

Posted 16 Mar 2010 • 1 answer •

My 1st injection of Orthovisc coupled with a 1-time injection of cortizone felt like a mircle!?

Both my knees felt like new! 2nd injection I didn't feel the same, needless to say I had some disappointment because negotiating the stairs I had discomfort. Is this a normal reaction? I'm ...

Posted 30 Sep 2009 • 1 answer •