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PhysioFacts
Newsletter #28
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September 2022
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New Data Supports Viscosupplementation in Haemophilia Patients with Ankle Arthropathy
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"Adults with hemophilia and ankle joint damage taking part in a year long pilot study largely reported that two injections of hyaluronic acid, which acts to lubricate the joint, eased ankle pain and improved movement.
Here is an excerpt of the original study:
"Twenty-four participants were recruited, three withdrew. Twenty-six joints were injected. Twenty participants had severe haemophilia. Mean age 35 years. Participants reported significant reduction in pain over the study. VAS baseline: 5.62; 6 month 3.92; 12-month 3.42, P < .0001. Joint function improved together with ankle HJHS. No change was seen for EQ-5D-5L. Sixteen participants reported reductions in ankle pain and stiffness and greater confidence in undertaking physical activities. No significant adverse reactions were reported."
The study concluded that "Ostenil Plus® treatment improves pain, function and patient perception of functional ability in PWH and ankle arthropathy. The study supports the use of HA as a safe treatment in PWH."
You may also find the following website useful - it lists all haemophilia treatment centres in the UK and a lead clinician:
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Recent Additions to our OSTENIL Approved Clinic Network
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Our group of Ostenil Approved Clinics has enjoyed some more additions:
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Prashant Sankaye
London Sports and Rheumatology Imaging
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Dr Rossiter
Bourne Sports Medicine
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John Mitchell
Camberley Physiotherapy
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David Owens
Foot Health Clinic
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"Find A Clinic" Patient Service a Great Success
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Every month, we receive dozens of enquiries via our online enquiry form "Find An Approved Ostenil Clinic" from patients looking for a qualified professional who can inject their painful joint with OSTENIL®. We then assist these patients by directing them to the nearest Ostenil Approved Clinics, usually giving them a choice of 3 within their vicinity.
If you'd like to become a member of the "Ostenil Approved Clinic" network in order to benefit from this service then please let us know. Our contact details can be found further below. |
One patient sent us this feedback recently:
"Just a quick note to say THANK YOU. I ordered two Ostenil from you recently which my GP injected on Friday last week. Not a pleasant experience but so worth it. I have been struggling with osteo arthritis in both knees for a long, long time and there were days I could barely walk. The GP told me, after injecting me that it would take approximately 1 week for me to feel a difference - I started feeling relief the following day!! And every day it is getting better. So good to live again without pain. Thanks again Betty"
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Find Out More - Book a Representative Consultation
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- Do you have questions about viscosupplementation, or tendon injections?
- Are you interested in joining our Ostenil Approved Clinic network?
- Would you like to speak to someone from our sales team?
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Kind regards,
Your Team at
TRB Chemedica (UK) Ltd
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TRB Chemedica (UK) Ltd
Tel: 0845 330 7556 | | |
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