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2013-03-17

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between science and nature.Anatural balance
ORTHOVISC®: Close to nature. High Molecular Weight HyaluronanORTHOVISC®: Closely matches healthy synovial fluid.High concentration of HA in synovial fluid (SF) is essential for normal joint function:10• Responsible for shock absorbing and lubricating properties of SF, which are diminished by osteoarthritis • Reduces wear and attrition of cartilage • Important for nutrition of cartilage • Eliminates metabolites and unhealthy substances from joint cavityProperties of synovial uid: Molecular weight (million daltons) Elasticity (Pa at 2.5 Hz) Viscosity (Pa at 2.5 Hz)0.6 1.9 1.4OA of the knee1,21-2.9 60 46ORTHOVISC®1,33-4 117 45Healthy4,5ORTHOVISC® has the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid (HA) amongst available viscosupplements.Hyaluronic acid concentration – mg/mL15810ORTHOVISC®3SYNVISC®5 SYNVISC-ONE®6HYALGAN®7 SUPARTZ®8 EUFLEXXATM9

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