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By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide to Orthopedics since 1999

Motor Oil For Joints

Tuesday June 15, 2004
Synvisc is an injectable treatment used for knee arthritis. Often called a 'joint lubrication,' Synvisc is made of hyaluronic acid, a natural protein produced by cartilage cells. Synvisc is a slippery, or viscous, substance that is injected into the knee joint. Learn how Synvisc works, and whether this may be a treatment you should consider....

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