Targeted relief for smaller joint pain – supporting everyday movement

If pain in your hands, fingers, wrists, or toes is starting to affect daily tasks, grip, or fine movement, treatments like Orthovisc may help.

Orthovisc is a hyaluronic acid injection used to manage osteoarthritis pain in smaller joints, including the fingers, hands, wrists, and toes. It is designed to reduce stiffness, support joint lubrication, and improve comfort with regular movement through a structured treatment approach.

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Targeted relief for smaller joint pain – supporting everyday movement

If pain in your hands, fingers, wrists, or toes is starting to affect daily tasks, grip, or fine movement, treatments like Orthovisc may help.

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What is Orthovisc®?

Orthovisc is a hyaluronic acid injection used to manage pain associated with osteoarthritis, particularly in smaller joints. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in healthy joints that helps provide lubrication and shock absorption.

Orthovisc uses a non-crosslinked, high-purity hyaluronic acid, designed to closely resemble the joint’s natural fluid. This makes it a well-established option for clinicians treating joints where precision, repeatability, and tissue tolerance are especially important.

Orthovisc may be used in the fingers, hands, wrists, and toes, depending on symptoms and clinical assessment.

How does it work?

Orthovisc works by replenishing hyaluronic acid within the joint space, improving lubrication and reducing friction between joint surfaces. In smaller joints, this can help ease stiffness, reduce pain with movement, and support smoother, more comfortable use.

Treatment is often delivered as a course of injections, allowing the effects to build gradually. Many people notice improving comfort over time, particularly with ongoing use of the joint and appropriate hand or foot therapy.

Orthovisc® offers patients relief in smaller joints like fingers, hand, wrist, toes and elbow.

People respond differently to injection treatments, but many notice:

→ Gradual reduction in pain and stiffness
→ Improved comfort with fine movements and daily tasks
→ Benefits that build across the treatment course and may last for several months

Your clinician will discuss what is realistic for you based on your symptoms, activity level, and stage of arthritis.

Why do clinicians use Orthovisc® for smaller joint osteoarthritis and tendon pain?

Orthovisc has a long clinical history as a hyaluronic acid injection used in osteoarthritis care. Its non-crosslinked formulation and predictable behaviour make it well-suited to smaller joints, where maintaining joint health and minimising irritation is particularly important. Over 20 million Orthovisc injections have been administered worldwide

The key points are:

→ Non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid designed to resemble natural joint fluid
→ Commonly used as a course of injections
→ Suitable for repeat treatment when symptoms return
→ Well suited and tolerated for small joints (fingers, hands, wrists, and toes)

Orthovisc® supports careful, non-surgical management of smaller joint arthritis.

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References

Brandt KD, Block JA, Michalski JP, Moreland LW, Caldwell JR, Lavin PT. Efficacy and safety of intra-articular sodium hyaluronate in knee osteoarthritis. ORTHOVISC Study Group. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2001; (385):130 – 43.
Neustadt D, Caldwell J, Bell M, Wade J, and Gimbel J. Clinical effects of intraarticular injection of high molecular weight hyaluronan (ORTHOVISC) in osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized, controlled, multicenter trial. J. Rheumatology 2005; (32): 1928-36.
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