Orthovisc(R) is a high molecular weight hyaluronic acid preparation, from bacterial cells, which makes it safe for patients suffering from avian allergies such as to birds, eggs and/or feathers. Orthovisc is available as a three or four dose injection.

Hyalgan(R) was the first viscosupplement approved by the FDA in 1997. It contains a high molecular weight fraction of purified natural sodium hyaluronate, extracted from rooster combs. It comes in a 5-injection regimen given weekly providing pain relief for up to 6 months. Some patients benefit...

Synvisc(R) is an elastoviscous fluid of high molecular weight, containing hylan A and hylan B polymers produced from chicken combs. Hylan A and B are derivatives of hyaluronic acid. It is indicated for the relief from pain in osteoarthritis (OA) in patients who have not responded satisfactorily...

NanoBone Putty from Artoss GmbH is a synthetic and absorbable bone autograft substitute with osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. The nanostructure gives it a large internal surface area, which increases bioactivity and resorption. Indications include fractures with bone loss, such as...

BioSet Demineralized Bone Matrix is a formulation of demineralised human allograft bone matrix in a highly purified gelatin carrier derived from Type 1 collagen and which sets at body temperature. This formulation is intended to resist migration. BioSet IC is a paste with bone chips that is more...