For the Record:
- Synvisc was FDA approved on 08/08/97.
- Synvisc injections are typically given once a week, 7 days apart, over a 15-day period, for a total of three injections.
- To get the best results, diseased osteoarthritic synovial fluid is typically removed from the knee before the first injection.
- Synvisc is considered a treatment or therapy, not a drug
This morning, Mike Lowell will get an injection of Synvisc for his ailing right hip. How well it will work is anybody’s guess. “For some people, it’s like a miracle,” said manager Terry Francona. “For other people, it’s not. I’ve had it done and it didn’t do a thing for me. (Brad Mills) had the same shot, and two hours later, he felt like he was brand new.
“The good news is if it doesn’t work, (it won’t be a setback). It’s just a gel that can really coat that joint. We’ll get that done (today) and see how he responds to that. He’ll probably need a day after that before we can evaluate, but then we’ll see. If he’s good, that’s good. If not, then we have to talk about the next step.” The next step could be a trip to the disabled list.
