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I am writing this review in hopes that it will help anyone who is considering this treatment. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and a torn meniscus over seven months ago. My life has come to a complete halt due to the lack of use in my knee and constant pain. My doctor has drained my knee four times and had given me two shots of steroid . He then recommended the Orthovisc as nothing gave me...

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I have C.P. and and could walk before this shot. Now, I can not stand nor walk, the pain is a 13 on a 1-10 scale. I'm now paralized from waist down. My doctors can't do knee replacement because I have sleep apnea, this was supposed to help, 24 hrs after shot, I had pain up to my hip, I could not stand at all. what has happened? The doctor that gave me the shot will not return my calls or help...

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Nubian | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/28/2023
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had 3 cortisone injections not much relief.Anew doctor suggested orthov,so I did. After 2nd injection relief,had a 3 The most pain relief I've ever felt,I'm 3 month's out can do more around my home,still not able walk long distances, that's alright. I just need to be able to take care of myself. Knee replacement surgery will be the only thing for long term relief I've been told.

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Lois | 45-54 | Female | Patient
7/5/2023
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.7
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I'm 54 years old. My osteoarthritis is severe. I have been down for about 3 or 4 years. I was told that I needed a total knee replacement. I asked my rheumatologist about the knee gel. I didn't know that he contacted my insurance company for approval. To my surprise it was approved for both of my knees. On the 1st injection I am able get up again without having any assistance. I have 2 more injections scheduled. I'm back outside ya'll.

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Gary | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/13/2023
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been getting gel shots for about 3 years. First was single shot synvisc. 1st shot worked wonders but the 2nd shot the Dr. missed the joint and was terrible. Then got 5 shot Genvisc which was great. When I went back they changed to 3 shot series which was less effective. I am now doing the 4 shot Orthvisc. Just had 2nd shot and the pain is reduced. Make sure the clinic uses ultrasound or the fluoroscope to make sure the gel is going into the joint.

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Jennifer | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/9/2023
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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At 49 my knee pain was so bad I thought life as I knew it was over. I tried physical therapy, cortisone and was told there was nothing left to do. I got a 2nd opinion and my new doctor recommended the Orthovisc and I could not be happier with the results!!!!! Pain free almost immediately and going on 4 months pain free!

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Roberta | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/6/2022
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 1.0
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Had a total of 3 shots one month ago resulting in no results. Condition the same as though I had no shots. Total waste!

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Frances | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2022
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 3.7
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Had some relief after first shot. The first shot hurt WAY worse than the last two. Wondered if the first dose was too cold when they injected it. Regardless, had my last shot (total 3) a week ago, and the pain is much more tolerable. Knee still not "right", but tolerable.

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Al the dancer | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/12/2021
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been getting 3 series shots for 5 yrs. Im an active swing dancer. 3rd yr thought did not need anymore, so skipped 13 months later I SURE KNEW I needed the shots!!! My right knee on outside is bone on bone. these shots have done wonders!!!

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carl Ruggs | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/20/2020
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 2.0
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Took the three shot routine. each shot exactly 7 days apart. Seemed to help for about 2-3 weeks, then noticed no improvement from previous condition.

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Mwesseli | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/13/2019
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 1.0
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Worked a couple years ago. Didn’t help at all this time.

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Bruce P. | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/29/2019
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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First injection today and no pain for first time in years. Amazing.

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Billy | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/8/2018
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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Orthovisc has worked wonderfully for me. I could not be happier! I have had 4 knee shots for Osteoarthritis total over 4 years and I could not be more satisfied. My last set of 4 shots was nearly a year ago and my knee is still mostly Pain Free! Thank You OrthoVisc!

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Prabhakar | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/16/2018
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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First set of six injections two years ago. Today I finished three weekly injections. Mine is a mild case. I am using braces on long walks. Doing better now.

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JennaK | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/1/2018
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 2.0
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I would like to know if your doctors used an ultrasound to inject Orthovisc. When I asked my doctor's office about using ultrasound I was told that he does not but if I wanted him to use it, my insurance process would have to start again. I decided to go ahead and after reading the statistics, I would rather a 96% chance of hitting the exact spot over the 81%. I was curious how your doctors handled it. I had Injection 1 in both of my knees today. Freezing stuff, then needle prick and strange feeling of Orthovisc being injected into my knees but nothing terrible. Just discomfort. One knee had a dislocated patella that was surgically repaired 22 years ago with a torn meniscus that had folded over and calcified, was partially removed and smoothed out 13 years later. Other knee had torn meniscus, was partially cut out and have had the same pain as before surgery, just a little higher up. Pain is just enough to inhibit my regular walks, hikes, etc. Feels great in the morning until I walked on it for about five minutes. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/2/2018
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.0
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Third time doing the shots. First set lasted a few years. Second set, about 6 months. I waited for spring so I can go walking. Need to exercise, or else it will set up on you. But it does help relieve the pain.

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Marcia | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/22/2018
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.7
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these injections have been holding off surgery for knee bone on bone (bilateral)for YEARS

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joycee | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/8/2018
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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Today was my first shot and I feel relief already. Not total relief, but much better than I have been. Praise God!

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/11/2017
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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It has helped me to delay complete knee replacement. I get very good results from the injections.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2017
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 2.0
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Jim_Med | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/26/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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The Orthovisc injections greatly reduce the pain from my left knee and allow me to backpack and hike absent pain. My pain is due to the significant cartilage reduction after multiple knee surgeries.

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Ms. T | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/8/2017
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.7
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This is my second injection. My knee feels great. No pain. The first injection was still working when I received the second injection. So far so good. This may be the one for me.

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