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viscosupplementation

viscosupplementation

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An injection of a thick gel into a joint to reduce pain and help it move better
  • noun
  • /ˌvɪskoʊˌsʌplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: viscosuplementación
  • After trying various treatments, she found that viscosupplementation provided the best relief for her knee pain.
  • administer viscosupplementation
  • effects of viscosupplementation

Examples

  • Viscosupplementation is a safe treatment for knee OA, and there are very few potential side effects with its use.

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  • Viscosupplementation has been approved in the United States for the treatment of OA of the knee.

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  • The choice to use viscosupplementation is based on several factors.

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  • The purpose of this article is to increase knowledge and understanding of viscosupplementation.

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  • Viscosupplementation is often an effective treatment option for patients who have failed conservative treatment.

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  • The effectiveness of viscosupplementation is measured by response to therapy.

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  • Discuss viscosupplementation and describe the inclusion criteria for its use.

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  • Viscosupplementation may be administered by health care providers in acute, long-term, and outpatient settings.

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  • Viscosupplementation can significantly alleviate joint pain and enhance mobility for individuals suffering from arthritis.

  • Many doctors recommend viscosupplementation as a treatment to improve joint function in patients with osteoarthritis.

Surface Forms

viscosupplementation singular
viscosupplementations plural

Morphology

viscosupplementation = supplementation (semi-transparent) = visco + supplement + ation

The combining form 'visco-' denotes viscous (a thick lubricating substance) and so the prefix signals that the supplementation involves a viscous material, but 'visco-' is specialized medical terminology that may not be obvious to average learners.

Etymology

The word viscosupplementation starts with visco- meaning 'thick' or 'sticky', like the word viscous, and the part supplement means 'to add' or 'extra', so it describes adding a thick fluid into a joint to reduce pain and help movement.