About DUROLANE

What is DUROLANE?

DUROLANE is a single injection treatment to relieve the pain of knee or hip Osteoarthritis. It is based on a natural, safe and proven technology called NASHA (stabilized hyaluronic acid). Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring molecule that provides the lubrication and cushioning in a normal joint.

Durolane is a transparent gel which contains high levels of HA (Hyaluronic Acid). It is injected into joints affected by osteoarthritis to relieve pain, restore lubrication and cushioning which improves joint function and helps to restore quality of life. The stabilized form of HA in Durolane is known as NASHA.™ For more information please visit www.q-med.com.

How safe is DUROLANE treatment?

DUROLANE is created using NASHA — an advanced patented process of Hyaluronic Acid. It is a highly purified product produced without using any animal-sourced materials, ensuring that the risk of impurities is close to zero. DUROLANE is treated by the body in the same way as the body's own hyaluronic acid and there have been no reported of immunological or anaphylactic reactions. NASHA has been used safely in over 4,500,000 treatments, for different medical purposes.

How does DUROLANE work?

DUROLANE contains high levels of concentrated Hyaluronic acid (HA) which mimics the effects of natural HA. It restores the levels of HA which are naturally diminished during the progression of Osteoarthritis. HA is known to control pain and as it possesses visco-elastic properties it can provide cushioning and shock absorption within the joint. HA is also known to help to maintain the normal fluid balance in a joint and help to restore normal joint function.

Is my condition serious enough for this treatment?

If you suffer with osteoarthritis pain in the knee or hip and the pain is not controlled by simple pain killers and lifestyle modification then you could be suitable for DUROLANE treatment. Ask your doctor about the options available, and the side effects of each option.

Can I receive DUROLANE treatment in both knees?

Yes. However you will need one injection in each individual knee.

Can I receive DUROLANE treatment for hip osteoarthritis?

Yes. DUROLANE has been shown to be effective for osteoarthritis of the hip¹ as well as the knee joint².

How is this treatment performed?

The entire procedure for a knee is performed in the doctor's consulting room and takes approximately 10 - 15 minutes (for a knee). DUROLANE is administered by a single injection into the knee or hip joint.

Is it painful?

Many practitioners will administer a local skin anaesthetic prior to giving the DUROLANE injection to minimize any discomfort.

Can I repeat the treatment?

Yes. The treatment can be repeated as and when required.¹

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BENEFITS OF DUROLANE

Directly treats the affected joint

Up to six months of pain relief with
one single injection ^{1, 2}

Repeatable as required ¹

May help to avoid or delay hip or
knee replacement surgery

Long-term freedom from knee and
hip pain

Simple and quick to administer

Drug-free alternative to pills

1. DUROLANE Product Monograph. Smith & Nephew Inc.
2. Berg P, Olsson U. Intra-articular injection of non-animal stabilised hyaluronic acid (NASHA) for osteoarthritis of the hip: a pilot study. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2004;22(3):300-6.