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Synvisc injections are sometimes referred to as "chicken shots" because the medication, which is injected into joints to provide pain relief for osteoarthritis, does in fact come from chickens. The substance, chemically known as hyaluronic acid, is extracted from their combs.
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WebMD: 'Chicken Shots' May Replace Knee Surgery in Some
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