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.
read full descriptionHyalgan(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...
read full descriptionSynvisc(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...
read full descriptionNanoBone 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...
read full descriptionBioSet 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...
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