Sports Medicine & Viscosupplementation: Special Requirements
Athletic patients place special demands on joint therapy: they want to resume training quickly, place high stress requirements on their joints, and are often younger than the typical osteoarthritis patient. Viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid is an established therapy option in sports medicine – for osteoarthritis as well as for overuse injuries and joint cartilage damage.
Peculiarities in athletically active patients
- Higher joint load: Athletes put significantly more stress on their joints than the general population – hyaluronic acid is broken down more quickly
- Younger patient age: Often grade I-II osteoarthritis or cartilage damage without complete osteoarthritis
- Short downtime desired: Quick return to sport is the primary goal
- Prevention: Viscosupplementation as a preventive measure in high-performance athletes
Specialized preparations for sports medicine
SportVis 12mg/1.2ml – Especially for Athletes
SportVis is the only hyaluronic acid preparation specifically developed for athletically active patients. Its unique formulation is tailored to the biomechanical requirements of athletes' joints.
- Active ingredient: Sodium hyaluronate 10 mg/ml
- Volume: 1.2 ml per pre-filled syringe
- Special feature: Optimized rheology for high joint load
- Indications: Knee joint in athletically active patients, cartilage damage, early osteoarthritis
- Treatment regimen: 3 injections at weekly intervals
- Approval: CE certified, MDR compliant
Go-On 25mg/2.5ml – High-molecular HA for active joints
Go-On offers high-molecular hyaluronic acid in a larger volume – ideal for patients with higher joint volume or significant cartilage damage.
- Active ingredient: Sodium hyaluronate 10 mg/ml (high molecular weight)
- Volume: 2.5 ml per pre-filled syringe
- Special feature: Larger volume for optimal joint distribution
- Indications: Knee osteoarthritis, active patients, larger joints
- Treatment regimen: 3–5 weekly injections
- Approval: CE certified, MDR compliant
Curavisc 20mg/2ml – Proven Viscosupplementation
Curavisc offers a proven hyaluronic acid formulation for classical viscosupplementation in active patients.
- Active ingredient: Sodium hyaluronate 10 mg/ml
- Volume: 2 ml per pre-filled syringe
- Indications: Knee osteoarthritis, shoulder, ankle joint
- Treatment regimen: 3–5 weekly injections
- Approval: CE certified, MDR compliant
Product Comparison: Sports Medicine Preparations
| Preparation | Volume | HA Concentration | Special Feature | Injections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportVis | 1.2 ml | 10 mg/ml | Specifically for athletes | 3 |
| Go-On | 2.5 ml | 10 mg/ml | Larger volume | 3–5 |
| Curavisc | 2 ml | 10 mg/ml | Proven formula | 3–5 |
| Ostenil Plus | 2 ml | 20 mg/ml | With mannitol protection | 3–5 |
| Durolane | 3 ml | 20 mg/ml | Single-shot | 1 |
Return to Sport: When is it safe?
- Light activity (walking, swimming): 24–48 hours after injection
- Moderate training: 3–5 days after injection
- Intense training / competition: 1–2 weeks after injection
- Contact sports: Individual decision, at least 1 week
Combination with other sports medicine therapies
- Physiotherapy: Muscle building and stabilization optimally complement viscosupplementation
- PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma): Can be used in combination with HA
- Taping and orthoses: Supportive during the healing phase
- Nutrition: Collagen supplements and omega-3 fatty acids as support
Conclusion for Sports Medicine
Viscosupplementation is an evidence-based, well-tolerated therapy option for athletically active patients with joint problems. The choice of the right preparation – especially SportVis for athletes – and a clear return-to-sport protocol are crucial for treatment success.
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