My orthopedist in NYC recommended Synvisc shots for my knees about 5 years ago. We went through the entire allergy routine, including allergies to chickens, hens and eggs, to which I am not allergic.
After the third shot (protocol at that time was up to three shot per knee, spaced 2 - 3 weeks apart), I couldn't move. It was as though the entire lower half of my body was encased in cement. After a strong course of anti-inflammatories, I was fine. Turned out I was allergic to the chicken combs. Who knew? My doctor was amazed, as was I.
Quote:
Originally Posted by sunnyatlast
It seems to me that people should also be aware of allergens from donor stem cells and chicken combs in the injected Synvisc, Orthovisc, and stem-cell replacement materials:
"What is Synvisc-One made from?
The injection contains a gel-like mixture made from a substance called hyaluronan (pronounced hy-al-u-ROE-nan) that comes from chicken combs." (Manufacturer link below) And
"ORTHOVISC® is derived from bacterial cells, not rooster combs or other avian sources. This makes ORTHOVISC® the only non-avian sourced viscosupplementation injection with proven pain relief for up to six months, so patients with avian allergies (like allergies to poultry, feathers or eggs) do not need to worry about an allergic reaction.
ORTHOVISC® is the only injection made from ultra-pure hyaluronan, a naturally occurring lubricant found in healthy joints. In fact, ORTHOVISC® has the highest concentration of hyaluronan among all FDA-approved viscosupplements.
(Manufacturer link below) And
Stem Cell Replacement Drugs:
"January 24, 2013
(CHICAGO) – Rush University Medical Center is conducting the nation’s first clinical study of an innovative stem cell drug, Cartistem, to repair knee cartilage damaged by aging, trauma or degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis.
Cartistem is manufactured from mesenchymal stem cells derived from allogeneic (donor) umbilical cord blood. Umbilical cord blood is a readily accessible source of high-quality stem cells, is associated with minimal health risks and carries relatively few ethical concerns.
The stem cells are mixed with hyaluronan, a natural polymer that plays a major role in wound healing and is a building block of joint cartilage..."
What Is Synvisc-One & How Does the Knee Injection Work?
Benefits of Orthovisc Injections - Orthovisc
https://www.rush.edu/news/press-rele...knee-cartilage |