DUROLANE is a single injection of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) therapy for mild to moderate Osteoarthritis, designed to provide long lasting pain relief.
– 20 years of clinical use, investigated in 20+ clinical studies and 2 Million+ patients treated
– Designed to stay in the joint, with a longer residency time than other HA injections
– May provide up to 12 months of pain relief
– Reduction in opioid and analgesic use
– Approved for multi-joint indications
– Safe for repeat use
– High patient satisfaction
– Predictable and sustainable results
What is DUROLANE?
DUROLANE is a unique, single injection, high molecular weight HA therapy that provides long lasting pain relief from knee OA and acts as a supplemental lubricant and shock-absorber. The HA in DUROLANE is made with the same material as the natural HA within the human body.
How does it work?
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule found naturally throughout the human body. It is an important component of joint fluid, called synovial fluid, which provides lubrication and cushioning in normal, healthy joints. When you have Osteoarthritis of the knee, the hyaluronic acid breaks down and becomes diluted, reducing its natural elastic properties, which can further degrade cartilage tissue and cause increased joint pain.
Hyaluronic acid in osteoarthritic joints has lost it s natural viscoelastic properties, which are needed to protect joint tissues. This loss of viscoelasticity means that the synovial fluid no longer retains the ability to absorb shock and protect surrounding cartilage tissue.
The hyaluronic acid in DUROLANE has the same composition as the natural hyaluronic acid your body produces, but it’s in a highly concentrated formulation that’s been uniquely stabilised to help resist the degradation caused by osteoarthritis. DUROLANE is administered as a single injection directly into the knee.
What makes it different?
As a patient, you may be presented with different options to treat OA without knowing how each option can help you. The following information may give you a clear understanding of DUROLANE’s design and benefits:
– Higher molecular weight: With a molecular weight higher than that of the body’s natural HA, DUROLANE can provide longer lasting pain relief than lower molecular weight HAs, NSAIDs or corticosteroid injections.
– Patented NASHA technology: DUROLANE has a cross-linked and stabilised molecular structure. Its patented chemical design called non-animal stabilised hyaluronic acid, makes DUROLANE highly viscous, shock absorbent and resistant to degradation. These qualities mean DUROLANE provides extra cushioning and improved range of motion.
– Reduces pain sensation: DUROLANE can act as a shield around the pain signals sent from the joint. This may help reduce or eliminate your use of NSAIDS or other pain medication which also means reducing or eliminating the risk of developing side effects of those treatments.
– Bio-fermented: DUROLANE is a bio-fermented synthetic product, eliminating avian allergens and reducing the risk of adverse events.
Read more here: SMK-005990 DUROLANE Patient Treatment Guide_V4-DIGITAL