Orthovisc / Viscosupplementation

Global Pain Solutions offers viscosupplementation—a minimally invasive procedure designed to help people with osteoarthritis in the knee or other joints whose discomfort has not responded to conservative treatments like pain relievers or physical therapy. This approach is also often called hyaluronan injections or hyaluronic acid injections. Solutions used for viscosupplementation include well-known brands such as Hylagan, Orthovisc, Euflexxa, Supartz, and Synvisc—all of which are available from Global Pain Solutions.

How Viscosupplementation Works

During viscosupplementation, a thick gel containing hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid (a natural protein that mimics the fluid found in healthy joints) is injected directly into the affected joint. This gel acts as a lubricant and shock absorber, helping to reduce inflammation and pain while improving mobility. The injection is typically performed using ultrasound or live X-ray guidance for accuracy, with the joint sterilized beforehand.
  • Restores lubrication in the joint, which improves movement and reduces pain
  • Enhances knee flexibility and range of motion
  • Can slow the progression of arthritis in treated joints
  • Helps many patients avoid or delay knee surgery
  • Offers an option for chronic joint pain relief due to injury or osteoarthritis

Conditions Treated

Viscosupplementation is commonly used to treat:
  • Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and joint degeneration
  • Shoulder osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
  • Hip osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
  • Pain from rotator cuff syndrome
People actively involved in sports and those who put persistent stress on their joints can benefit from these injections when traditional therapies provide inadequate relief. While they don’t reverse the underlying arthritis, viscosupplementation can reduce debilitating pain and inflammation, leading to an improvement in daily activities and quality of life.