{"id":4412,"date":"2022-07-04T12:23:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T10:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/orthovisc\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:38:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:38:05","slug":"orthovisc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/en\/orthovisc\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthovisc"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_cce0e989 slider_unterseite height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row arteficalslider via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default reversed stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:0px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_95304ca2 leftbox has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cd781b90 hide_mobile has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 class=\"slidertypo\">OSTEOARTHRITIS THERAPY FOR LARGE AND SMALL JOINTS<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_6df4bc3a has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>ORTHOVISC\u00ae is a highly purified hyaluronic acid preparation that improves joint function in osteoarthritis, provides long-lasting pain relief, and helps slow the progressive degeneration of cartilage. Treatment with ORTHOVISC\u00ae consists of three injections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_c594a54d align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produkt_slider_image_v1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produkt_slider_image_v1.png 617w, https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produkt_slider_image_v1-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_9828531b rightbox has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-html\"><div class=\"desk-spacer\" style=\"height:500px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mobile-spacer\" style=\"height:220px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-html\"><div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_c3344b39 fda_logo align_right\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FDA_zulassung_zertifikat_slider_plasma.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FDA_zulassung_zertifikat_slider_plasma.png 194w, https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FDA_zulassung_zertifikat_slider_plasma-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row schmallercontentprodukte24 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column produkt_intro_text\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Long-lasting pain relief and improved joint function<\/h2>\n<p>ORTHOVISC\u00ae is the only fermented hyaluronic acid in Germany that is also approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Treatment with ORTHOVISC\u00ae relieves symptoms and functional impairments in osteoarthritis for a period of at least six months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a4fbd29b breiterebloecke height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:20px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container highlightboxprodukt oblue\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column produktehighlightbox\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Effective<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimal molecular weight of 1.80 \u00d7 10\u2076 Daltons<\/li>\n<li>Excellent viscoelastic properties<\/li>\n<li>Long-lasting pain relief and improved mobility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container highlightboxprodukt ogreen\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column produktehighlightbox\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Safe<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimal tolerability due to high purity<\/li>\n<li>Safety and efficacy demonstrated through FDA approval<\/li>\n<li>Over 20 years of ORTHOVISC\u00ae treatment experience<\/li>\n<li>Biotechnological fermentation process; free from animal proteins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container highlightboxprodukt oorange\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column produktehighlightbox\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Patient-friendly<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Only 3 injections per treatment cycle<\/li>\n<li>Less injection-related stress and pain for the patient<\/li>\n<li>Reduced risk of infection<\/li>\n<li>No pseudoseptic reactions reported in over 6 million injections worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row schmallercontentprodukte24 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs layout_hor style_trendy switch_click\" style=\"--sections-title-size:1em\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list items_3 align_none\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list-h\"><button class=\"w-tabs-item active\" aria-controls=\"content-v104\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Proven effectiveness<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-mbcd\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Osteoarthritis therapy<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-xc71\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Short and compact<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section active\" id=\"v104\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header active\" aria-controls=\"content-v104\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Proven effectiveness<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-v104\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>PROVEN EFFICACY WITH FDA APPROVAL,<br \/>\nLong-lasting pain relief and improved joint function<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row orthovisc_content_block1 via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_ac183423 image_border_content cingalimghighlight align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovics_produktseite_content_image1_v2.jpg\" aria-label=\"orthovics_produktseite_content_image1_v2\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovics_produktseite_content_image1_v2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovics_produktseite_content_image1_v2.jpg 842w, https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovics_produktseite_content_image1_v2-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"bildunterschrift\">Abb. 1: Therapieeffekt einer Behandlung mit ORTHOVISC\u00ae.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_129f372a orthovisc_li\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Clinical studies show that treatment with ORTHOVISC\u00ae relieves symptoms and functional impairments in osteoarthritis for a period of at least six months.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>A placebo-controlled study demonstrates that ORTHOVISC\u00ae significantly reduces knee osteoarthritis pain. Joint function improves noticeably.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The high active ingredient concentration (15 mg\/ml) helps slow the degenerative process in cartilage.<\/li>\n<li>ORTHOVISC\u00ae is the only fermented hyaluronic acid in Germany that is also approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The comprehensive quality profile of ORTHOVISC\u00ae meets the strict criteria for efficacy and safety required by the FDA for a medical device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"mbcd\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-mbcd\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Osteoarthritis therapy<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-mbcd\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>OSTEOARTHRITIS THERAPY FOR LARGE AND SMALL JOINTS<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>ORTHOVISC\u00ae is a highly purified hyaluronic acid preparation that improves joint function in osteoarthritis, provides long-lasting pain relief, and helps slow the progressive degeneration of cartilage. Treatment with ORTHOVISC\u00ae consists of three injections. The pain-relieving and function-enhancing effects in the joint last on average twelve months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages of an ORTHOVISC\u00ae osteoarthritis therapy:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Optimal molecular weight<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent viscoelastic properties<br \/>\n\u2022 Very high degree of purity and free from animal proteins<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"xc71\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-xc71\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Short and compact<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-xc71\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_f79f129a via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_4de32527\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"32.4px\">ORTHOVISC\u00ae<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hyaluronic acid content:<\/strong> 30 mg\/injection<br \/>\n<strong>Treatment:<\/strong> 3 injections (recommended)<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> 1 prefilled syringe (2 ml)<br \/>\n<strong>Manufacturing:<\/strong> Fermentation<br \/>\n<strong>Production:<\/strong> Boston, USA<br \/>\n<strong>Applications:<\/strong> Optimal for small joints<br \/>\n<strong>Approval:<\/strong> FDA approval*, medical device with CE marking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produkt1_produktinformationen_kurz_und_kompakt.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produkt1_produktinformationen_kurz_und_kompakt.jpeg 573w, https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produkt1_produktinformationen_kurz_und_kompakt-300x173.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_border align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_f79f129a via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_4de32527\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"32.4px\">ORTHOVISC\u00ae MINI<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hyaluronic acid content:<\/strong> 15 mg\/injection<br \/>\n<strong>Treatment:<\/strong> 3 injections (recommended)<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> 1 prefilled syringe (1 ml)<br \/>\n<strong>Manufacturing:<\/strong> Fermentation<br \/>\n<strong>Production:<\/strong> Boston, USA<br \/>\n<strong>Applications:<\/strong> Optimal for small joints<br \/>\n<strong>Approval:<\/strong> Medical device with CE marking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_Mini_produkt2_produktinformationen_kurz_und_kompakt.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_Mini_produkt2_produktinformationen_kurz_und_kompakt.jpeg 596w, https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_Mini_produkt2_produktinformationen_kurz_und_kompakt-300x176.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_border align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_15f9d3f2\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>MORE KNOWLEDGE, MORE MOVEMENT<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"w0d6\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-w0d6\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Optimal molecular weight<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-w0d6\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_2ae65f69 via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>ORTHOVISC\u00ae has a molecular weight of 1.80 \u00d7 10\u2076 with simultaneously high rheological viscosity.<\/li>\n<li>Granulomatous inflammations, which appear to be induced by very high\u2013molecular weight products due to their low solubility, can be almost entirely ruled out.<sup>5,6,7<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik1_akkordion.jpeg\" aria-label=\"orthovisc_produktseite_infografik1_akkordion\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik1_akkordion.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik1_akkordion.jpeg 748w, https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik1_akkordion-300x83.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_2ae65f69\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"bildunterschrift\">Table 2: Comparison of viscosity and molecular weight of different hyaluronic acid preparations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"e767\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-e767\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Optimal viscosity<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-e767\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_2ae65f69 via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>ORTHOVISC\u00ae maintains its viscosity optimally under load. In contrast, other preparations quickly lose their viscoelastic properties under stress and begin to exhibit a more fluid character.<sup>7<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>ORTHOVISC\u00ae significantly improves the viscoelasticity of synovial fluid. Its lubricating and shock-absorbing properties are restored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik2_akkordion.jpeg\" aria-label=\"orthovisc_produktseite_infografik2_akkordion\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik2_akkordion.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik2_akkordion.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/dev.plasmaconcept.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/orthovisc_produktseite_infografik2_akkordion-300x197.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_2ae65f69\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"bildunterschrift\">Fig. 2: Comparison of viscosity and molecular weight of different hyaluronic acid preparations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"tb4e\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-tb4e\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Osteoarthritis, a common disease<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-tb4e\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease worldwide and refers to the wear and tear of joints. Joint mobility decreases, and the affected patient loses the ability to move freely. The joint becomes inflamed, swells, and causes pain. The most commonly affected joints are the hands, knees, and hips, as they bear the greatest load during daily movement. However, any other joint can also be affected. In Germany, an estimated 8 to 10 million people suffer from osteoarthritis. From an economic perspective, it is considered the most significant disorder of the musculoskeletal system.<\/p>\n<p>While most people experience only temporary symptoms, around 2 million patients suffer from chronic pain and severe mobility restrictions. The number of affected individuals will continue to rise in the coming years due to increasing life expectancy. But it is not only older people who are affected \u2014 cartilage damage is increasingly occurring in children and adolescents as well. Additionally, the growing number of recreational athletes engaging in trend and high-risk sports such as kitesurfing or downhill mountain biking further contributes to the problem. These sports place extreme stress on the joints, leading to a rise in osteoarthritic symptoms even among younger individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"c2c3\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-c2c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">The healthy joint<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-c2c3\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_2ae65f69\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>When everything runs smoothly: the healthy joint<\/h3>\n<p>In a healthy joint, cartilage ensures that the contacting bones glide smoothly over one another and that shocks are absorbed. The key substance in the joint fluid is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid enables the synovial fluid to function, among other things, as a lubricant between the cartilage surfaces,<\/p>\n<p>to cushion impacts and to keep the joint surfaces properly spaced. In other words, hyaluronic acid ensures that joints function smoothly and that the cartilage surfaces are protected from wear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4abaea22\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>When nothing runs smoothly anymore: the osteoarthritic joint<\/h3>\n<p>In osteoarthritis, an imbalance occurs between the breakdown and production of hyaluronic acid in the joint fluid. As a result, the joint literally lacks lubrication. The consequence: gradual surface damage develops on the joint cartilage. The elasticity and load-bearing capacity of the cartilage decline rapidly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"OSTEOARTHRITIS THERAPY FOR LARGE AND SMALL JOINTS ORTHOVISC\u00ae is a highly purified hyaluronic acid preparation that improves joint function in osteoarthritis, provides long-lasting pain relief, and helps slow the progressive degeneration of cartilage. Treatment with ORTHOVISC\u00ae consists of three injections. 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