Patient received synvisc injections in right knee on (b)(6) 1999.Pt develop mild reaction to synvisc after second injection; increased join pain and swelling, and some joint stiffness.Symptoms increased over 1 and 1/2 days.Pt developed more severe reactions to synvisc after third injection; increased joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, some joint heat and erythema, and small amount of effusion- 6cc-.Symptoms continued for 2 days after third injection.Not suggestive of injection.Assessment: acute synovitis.
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