Your SYNVISC®/Synvisc-One® appointment

It is important to speak with your healthcare provider about how to prepare for your injection.

Here are some tips and resources for before and after your injection to help you make the most of your SYNVISC®/Synvisc-One® experience. Remember to discuss your treatment goals and expectations with your healthcare professional.

  • 1. Schedule your appointment date:

    Plan to have 1–2 rest days (or as recommended by your doctor) after your injection.

    2. Speak with your healthcare provider about:

    • How to prepare for and what to expect at your injection appointment
    • How to take care of your joint after your injection
    • Your joint pain relief goals to take care of your joint
    • What realistic activity goals can help you maintain your joint health following your injection
    The SYNVISC®/Synvisc-One® Personalized Counselling Tool contains information to help you prepare for your injection (available from your healthcare provider).

    3. Book your follow-up appointment to ensure proper continuity of care:

    Ask your healthcare provider when you should return for your follow-up appointment. Book it in advance or mark a date in your calendar to remind you to schedule your follow-up appointment.

    4. Complete the Interactive Joint Pain Self-Assessment Tool and take it with you to your follow-up appointment to support productive discussions with your doctor

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    Sanofi Canada does not collect nor have access to any personal information via this questionnaire. It is provided to you for your own informational purposes. It is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used under any circumstances to make a medical diagnosis of an illness or physical problem, or for prescribing or using drugs including those presented on the website. If you have any questions or concerns, you should refer to your physician or pharmacist.

  • 1. Take it easy

    To help reduce discomfort and side effects, it is recommended to rest your joint(s) for up to 48 hours (or as recommended by your doctor) after injection.

    2. Understand post-injection care recommendations from your healthcare provider

    These recommendations may include using an ice pack to reduce any potential discomfort at the injection site or elevating your joints.

    3. Confirm that your follow-up appointment is booked in advance or that you have a calendar reminder for yourself to do so

    4. Activity

    SYNVISC®/Synvisc-One® are most effective in patients who actively and regularly use the affected joint(s). Your healthcare provider can recommend when and how you should start any activity following your injection.

    Remember: Because OA is a chronic condition, it never completely goes away, but the pain can be reduced. You need to actively manage your OA, just like other chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, to help reduce the pain.

Interactive Joint Pain Self-Assessment Tool

Take this complimentary self-assessment and share your results with your healthcare provider at your appointment.

It takes less than 5 minutes and you can print your results at the end.

Sanofi Canada does not collect nor has access to any personal information via this questionnaire. It is provided to you for your own informational purposes. It is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used under any circumstances to make a medical diagnosis of an illness or physical problem, or for prescribing or using drugs including those presented on the website. If you have any questions or concerns, you should refer to your physician or pharmacist.

Print the “to-go” Joint Pain Self-Assessment.

If you prefer to fill the questionnaire out on paper, a printable questionnaire will be coming soon for download.

Make your SYNVISC®/Synvisc-One® journey your very own! Take advantage of the informational and support resources available to you through your healthcare provider.

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OnTRACK with SYNVISC®/Synvisc-One®

Ask your healthcare provider about the OnTRACK program. This complimentary program is exclusive to SYNVISC®/Synvisc-One® patients and is designed to support you through your OA journey.

Call our toll-free information line at 1-800-796-7991 to speak with an OnTRACK specialist.
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