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Reviewer: Al the dancer, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I've been getting 3 series shots for 5 yrs. Im an active swing dancer. 3rd yr thought did not need anymore, so skipped 13 months later I SURE KNEW I needed the shots!!! My right knee on outside is bone on bone. these shots have done wonders!!!
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Reviewer: carl Ruggs, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Took the three shot routine. each shot exactly 7 days apart. Seemed to help for about 2-3 weeks, then noticed no improvement from previous condition.
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Reviewer: Mwesseli, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Worked a couple years ago. Didn’t help at all this time.
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Reviewer: Bruce P., 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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First injection today and no pain for first time in years. Amazing.
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Reviewer: Billy, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Orthovisc has worked wonderfully for me. I could not be happier! I have had 4 knee shots for Osteoarthritis total over 4 years and I could not be more satisfied. My last set of 4 shots was nearly a year ago and my knee is still mostly Pain Free! Thank You OrthoVisc!
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