Durolane (1x3ml)

DUROLANE by Galderma, is a clear, thick and flexible gel made from a form of a naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid, which is the body’s own joint lubricant. It has been designed specifically for injection into joints affected by osteoarthritis (knee and hip), to provide lubrication and cushioning.

DUROLANE is different from other products containing hyaluronic acid that are used to treat osteoarthritis, as it is contains Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA). This is a substance with greatly improved features compared with older hyaluronic acid products. These features mean that DUROLANE is able to stay within joints for a long time (at least 3 months) whilst still being treated by your body as a natural product.
DUROLANE is injected directly into your joint by a qualified doctor and, due to its unique properties, treatment of either hip or knee osteoarthritis involves only one injection.

How is Durolane administered?

Durolane can be administered in the GP’s consulting room and only takes 10 minutes to complete. The advantage of this treatment is that it only requires a single injection into the knee or hip joint area, in comparison to other treatments that require several injections. Therefore the patient is left feeling at ease during the whole process knowing that it takes a short amount of time.

The treatment can be carried out again in subsequent visits as and when necessary.

What does Durolane actually do once it’s injected?

The Hyaluronic acid inside Durolane is a natural substance found inside the human body. It’s key properties are to act as a shock absorber. HA naturally breaks down in the body during metabolism and is then replaced. However as we get older and our metabolism slows down, replacement of HA is less often which results in less viscoelasticity, resulting in breakdown of the bone and pain as it grinds against the skin. Therefore the replenishment of HA ensures there is continued lubrication between the joints with the added viscoelasticity of HA to control the pain.

How long will Durolane last?

Compared to other drug treatments, Durolane lasts much longer thanks to hyaluronic acid.