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Osteoarthritis (OA)
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What is it?
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is often referred to as a “degenerative joint disease,” which usually develops slowly over time.
Gradually, cartilage on the surface of the joint starts to get damaged and wears away. This leads to pain and stiffness in the joint.
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How do I know if I have OA
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If any of the statements below apply to you, you might be suffering from OA, and you should discuss these with your Fitter Feet for Life Podiatrist.
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- I frequently experience stiffness in my joints after resting or when I wake up
- My joint is tender or sore after overuse
- I feel pain in my joints when I move
- Getting up from a chair, out of a car, or going up or down stairs is difficult
- I hear a crackling sound in my joints when I move
- I experience a grating feeling in my joints when I move
- The area around my joint is red and swollen
- I am unable to do or enjoy certain activities because of pain or stiffness in my joints
- I feel less coordinated due to pain or stiffness in my joints
- I have noticed that the muscles close to my painful joint are not as strong as they used to be
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When you have OA
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in your joints is continuously broken down and replaced over time
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- When you have OA, HA becomes diluted and breaks down faster. This is associated with increased inflammatory processes that can degrade the cartilage in your joints.
- The pain caused by inflammation limits movement, which in turn can lead to further deterioration of the joint.
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What is HA?
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HA is fluid found naturally throughout the human body. It is an important component of synovial fluid (joint fluid). The synovial fluid allows joints to move easily and freely while also absorbing the shock of daily activity. In a healthy joint, HA helps to protect bones and other joint tissues from injury and disease.
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How can Fitter Feet for Life help?
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HA can be injected into the affected joints to provide pain relief if you are suffering from pain due to OA.
Fitter Feet for Life provide injections of DUROLANE, a single-injection treatment of HA from Bioventus Coöperatief U.A. which acts like a lubricant and shock absorber in the synovial fluid. A DUROLANE injection may cushion your joint and manage your symptoms.
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What are the benefits of DUROLANE?
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As early as 2 weeks after an injection, DUROLANE can reduce OA joint pain and improve the physical activity and quality of life of OA patients.
Some patients have pain relief lasting up to 12 months.
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Is DUROLANE right for me?
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Tell your Fitter Feet for Life Podiatrist if you are an OA patient who is not getting enough pain relief from oral medications, physical therapy or steroids. They will help you decide whether DUROLANE might be right for you.
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Is there any reason why I couldn’t have a DUROLANE injection?
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You should not use DUROLANE if you have infections or skin disease at the injection site. DUROLANE has not been tested in pregnant or lactating women, or children. In your consultation with your Fitter Feet for Life Podiatrist, possible reasons for not having an injection will be discussed.
You can also see full indication and contraindication at DUROLANE.com.
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Bioventus, the Bioventus and the DUROLANE logo are registered trademarks of Bioventus LLC.
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