Is DUROLANE Proven?

How does DUROLANE compare with pharmaceuticals and other HA Products?

Safe & Effective

Durolane with NASHA technology is the only non-animal hyaluronic acid (HA) treatment that can provide up to 6 months of pain relief from one single injection. Most HA treatments used today are from animal sources and require multiple injections into the knee or hip over a series of weeks.

NASHA gel technology is highly purified and non-animal; the next generation hyaluronic acid to treat osteoarthritis pain. NASHA-based products were first introduced in paediatric medicine and esthetic products more than 10 years ago. They continue to be used in female urology and tissue augmentation with few reactions.

In clinical studies, patients observed significant reductions in pain after treatment with DUROLANE.³

While every precaution is taken to ensure that DUROLANE is injected into the joint space, osteoarthritis can cause joint deformation which can make injection placement difficult. Subsequently if DUROLANE is injected into the tissues surrounding the joint it can cause some transient pain which should subside within a couple of weeks. The most commonly noted side effect with DUROLANE is post injection pain which can be significant in a small percentage of patients.¹

If you have any questions concerning your treatment please contact your Doctor directly.

Convenient

Imagine the convenience of one single injection for pain relief.

Oral medications usually require a daily commitment. Oral medications also have an affect on the whole body. Most HA treatments although local, usually require multiple treatments.

HA treatment is more cost effective. Avoid the hassle of multiple doctor’s visits, multiple pills to save time and money with one single injection.

DUROLANE Joint Fluid Therapy gives you more time to enjoy an active lifestyle — pain free and flexible.

If you are a medical professional and require further assistance, please Contact Us for details on your local Product Specialist.

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.
3. Krocker D, Matziolis G, Tuischer J et al. Reduction of arthritis associated knee pain through a single intra-articular injection of synthetic hyaluronic acid. Rheumatol 2006;65:327-31.