Ostenil ® is a solution containing hyaluronic acid. It is injected into the space in the joint that contains synovial fluid and works by restoring the normal balance between the breakdown and production of hyaluronic acid. This effect of Ostenil® means that it can decrease pain and stiffness and improve the other symptoms of osteoarthritis.
The hyaluronic acid in Ostenil ® is very pure and is manufactured using a process called fermentation. It contains no animal proteins, which means that it is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. Ostenil® has been given to thousands of patients and has not been found to cause any serious side effects. The exact make-up of the hyaluronic acid in Ostenil® has been carefully chosen so that it is as effective as possible in treating osteoarthritis.
A very interesting article investigating how the use of Ostenil® can drastically improve the range of movement for inoperable arthritis of the shoulder joint can be found here - http://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk/article.asp?article=296
Ostenil Mini is also available for the treatment of osteoarthritis in smaller joints.
Ostenil Plus 2% is specifically designed for treatment osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis pain reduction.
