Outcome Following Hylan F- 20 (Synvisc) + Corticosteroid Injections for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of viscosupplementation is to replenish synovial fluid, which will improve patient
symptoms and mobility. Viscosupplementation of the knee with hyaluronic acid injections has
been shown to improve symptoms in patients with osteoarthritis. Recent studies have shown
that this improvement may be highly variable based on the time from treatment, especially in
the first 12 weeks following treatment. The purpose of this study is to document the outcomes
following a treatment protocol in which corticosteroid is used in addition to the initial
Synvisc injection in the series of three injections.