Synvisc for psoriatic knee | Arthritis Information

Hello, all!

I finally was diagnosed with damage in my knee due to my PsA. Essentially the ligaments are frayed and torn, and some cartilage is worn out.

Here's the deal: my doc wants to use Synvisc to help my knee, hopefully putting off surgery. My immune system is iffy at times, so surgery is a bit daunting. Has anyone else used Synvisc for a psoriatic knee? Is the doc simply putting off the inevitable?

Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks

Hi and Welcome, I have PsA/RA/OA and have had 3 sets of Synvisc inj. I have them every 6-8 months trying to hold off having the knee replaced. I had the L. knee replaced 6 months ago. Synvisc has helped me and is delaying surgery. LindyHi,

I have now had three injections and am kinda regretting them. So far they have not worked, and I am concerned that I may need surgery, if only to clean up the joints (both knees are bad). I also think my doc must have told my insurance company that I have OA, as Synvisc is not indicated for PsA. Could that hamper further treatment? My rheumy has me with PsA/RA, my ortho with OA...I am concerned I may be headed into some trouble. Any advice is welcome!