After Your Appointment
Here are some tips for how to best take care of your joint(s) after getting your injection of Synvisc®/Synvisc-One®.
Take it easy and rest the joint
After receiving your injection you should try to rest your joint.
Try to avoid any strenuous activities for about 48 hours after your treatment.
You may find that proactively elevating the joint and using an ice pack on the affected joint may help reduce post-injection pain or swelling.
Avoid activities like jogging or standing on the leg of the injected joint for long periods of time.
Always take precautions and rest for 48 hours after each Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injection.
When will I start to feel pain relief?
You may begin to experience pain relief within 1–2 weeks after your injection, but the full effects will be seen after 12 weeks. Each person responds differently to treatment and will experience different relief.
Remember, Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® is most effective in people who are actively and regularly using the affected joint.
If you haven’t experienced any pain relief after 1–2 months, you may wish to consult your physician. Review your own pre-injection expectations and your physician’s clinical objective(s) for recommending Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injections to treat your osteoarthritis pain:
- Temporarily replace and supplement joint fluid
- Decrease osteoarthritis pain and discomfort
- Allow for more extensive movement of the joint
When should I repeat my Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injection?
Set a reminder in your calendar 6–12 months after your injection to schedule a follow-up appointment with your physician.
Your physician will decide whether another Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injection is right for you.
After you receive your Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injection, your physician will want to know:
- How the temporary replacement and supplement of your joint fluid felt
- How your joint pain and discomfort from osteoarthritis has evolved since the injection
- If you have experienced any pain, how often did your pain occur?
- Your current ability to move the joint
- If you have been able to return to regular activities
- If you have experienced pain, how did it affect your activities?
- If you have reached all or some of your treatment goals
- How your multimodal treatment plan is being implemented and how it has been working for you
Side effects
Yes, there could be some side effects associated with Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injection(s)
You may experience some short-term pain and swelling in the joint that was treated. This reaction to a Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injection is generally mild and goes away soon after the injection. This type of temporary reaction can potentially happen after you inject a substance into a joint.
To reduce post-injection pain, swelling or temporary discomfort, you could:
- Elevate the joint
- Use an ice pack on the affected joint
- Try anti-inflammatories, including oral or topical medication
- Avoid putting strain on your affected joint for about 48 hours after your treatment
- Avoid some activities like jogging or standing on the injected joint for long periods of time
Remember, clinical benefits from the treatment may still be apparent after such reactions. Your physician may recommend other Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injections even after a side effect.
Consult the full list of known potential side effects associated with Synvisc®/Synvisc-One® injections.
[Link to pre-injection side effects list]
In the event of a side effect that does not feel mild or temporary, please follow the post-injection adverse event procedure provided by your clinic/physician or try to reach your treating physician for immediate clinical guidance.
In the case of a medical emergency, dial 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency room.