OA panel develops a consensus of the optimal exogenous HA treatment using BioRestorative Profiling

Nov 19 2009

A panel of osteoarthritis (OA) key opinion leaders has developed a consensus of the optimal exogenous hyaluronic acid (HA) treatment. This consensus was achieved by utilizing what the experts referred to as BioRestorative(TM) Profiling. This profiling examines HAs on the basis of their mimicking the body's natural HA. "BioRestorative(TM)" describes the features of the ideal HA product, based on the treatment goals of symptom relief, improvement in function, and improved quality of life. In a comparison of available HA products, EUFLEXXA® (1% sodium hyaluronate) best matched the BioRestorative profile. Results of the panel's discussion were published in an independent educational publication authored by members of The Institute for Clinical Care, accessible at www.clincare.org. The report was sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., the maker of EUFLEXXA®, and published by Dardine & Associates, LLC.