Helpful Osteoarthritis Links

Helpful Osteoarthritis Links


Organizations

The Arthritis Foundation is a good resource for people with osteoarthritis of the knee. For general information and to find a local support chapter:

Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org

For videotapes of beneficial exercises:
PACE Catalog Center
Arthritis Foundation

For resources and general information about various forms of arthritis:

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/index.htm

Arthritis National Research Foundation
www.curearthritis.org

Arthritis Research Institute of America
www.preventarthritis.org

WebMD
www.WebMD.com

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Arthritis

American College of Rheumatology
www.rheumatology.org/public/index.asp?aud=pat

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
www.aapmr.org

Important Safety Information for HYALGAN®

  • HYALGAN® is used to relieve knee pain due to osteoarthritis. It is used for patients who do not get adequate relief from simple painkillers or from exercise or physical therapy.
  • You should not take this product if you have had any previous allergic reaction to HYALGAN® or other medications containing hyaluronan. You should not have an injection into the knee if you have an infection or skin disease in the area of the injection site.
  • HYALGAN® has been used in a number of countries in Europe, South America, and Asia since 1987. During this time, two cases of serious, allergic-type events were reported right after patients received the injection.
  • The most common side effects of HYALGAN® therapy are injection-site pain, swelling, heat and/or redness, rash, itching, or bruising around the joint. Any such side effects are generally mild and usually do not last long.

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