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Knee Injection

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pat65260
pat65260

I have been put on the waiting list for my second TKR. In the meantime it was suggested I have a Synvisc 1 injection which acts as a filler between the knee joints and helps bad pain and arthritis in the knee. In Australia you can not get this on Medicare and have to buy it . It costs approx $520 and you have a doctor inject it. I had this done 2 weeks ago and would be interested if anyone else has had this and if it worked for you. I understand it takes 2-4 weeks to get the benefit of it.

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  • susan47321
    susan47321 pat65260

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    Before I had my TKR my consultant gave me this injection.

    Did not work, total waste of time.

    Please think twice before you spend all that money.

    Have you tried steroid injections instead while you wait.

    Now one year on, wont be rushing back for other knee. ho hum

    Good luck,

    Sue

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