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ArtiBest is a specific intra-articular medical device manufactured by Maxigen Biotech Inc. in Taiwan. The standard product (catalogue number AB-305) contains 2.0% crosslinked sodium hyaluronate (equivalent to 20 mg/mL) in a 3.0 mL prefilled syringe. Viscosupplementation introduces this HA-based product into the joint space with the aim of supplementing the viscoelastic properties of synovial fluid. Potential proposed effects include temporary lubrication, cushioning, and modulation of pain-related joint processes.
ArtiBest is a specific intra-articular medical device manufactured by Maxigen Biotech Inc. in Taiwan. The standard product (catalogue number AB-305) contains 2.0% crosslinked sodium hyaluronate (equivalent to 20 mg/mL) in a 3.0 mL prefilled syringe. Viscosupplementation introduces this HA-based product into the joint space with the aim of supplementing the viscoelastic properties of synovial fluid. Potential proposed effects include temporary lubrication, cushioning, and modulation of pain-related joint processes.
01 / How it works
It is vital to understand what ArtiBest is not. It is not a corticosteroid, PRP, stem-cell treatment, exosomes, or PN/PDRN salmon DNA. Furthermore, standard ArtiBest is separate from ArtiBest Extend, which is a different product with separate intended purposes. The goal, when appropriate, is possible temporary symptom and function improvement rather than cartilage regeneration. Our doctor plans these assessments conservatively for patients from Taman Pelangi, Mount Austin, and across Singapore, ensuring a safe approach that prioritises diagnosis first.
ArtiBest is a specific intra-articular medical device manufactured by Maxigen Biotech Inc. in Taiwan. The standard product (catalogue number AB-305) contains 2.0% crosslinked sodium hyaluronate (equivalent to 20 mg/mL) in a 3.0 mL prefilled syringe. Viscosupplementation introduces this HA-based product into the joint space with the aim of supplementing the viscoelastic properties of synovial fluid. Potential proposed effects include temporary lubrication, cushioning, and modulation of pain-related joint processes.
It is vital to understand what ArtiBest is not. It is not a corticosteroid, PRP, stem-cell treatment, exosomes, or PN/PDRN salmon DNA. Furthermore, standard ArtiBest is separate from ArtiBest Extend, which is a different product with separate intended purposes. The goal, when appropriate, is possible temporary symptom and function improvement rather than cartilage regeneration. Our doctor plans these assessments conservatively for patients from Taman Pelangi, Mount Austin, and across Singapore, ensuring a safe approach that prioritises diagnosis first.
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Experience a carefully planned session with clear guidance throughout
Follow simple aftercare and review how the treatment is progressing

02 / Visual guide
ArtiBest is a specific intra-articular medical device manufactured by Maxigen Biotech Inc. in Taiwan. The standard product (catalogue number AB-305) contains 2.0% crosslinked sodium hyaluronate (equivalent to 20 mg/mL) in a 3.0 mL prefilled syringe. Viscosupplementation introduces this HA-based product into the joint space with the aim of supplementing the viscoelastic properties of synovial fluid. Potential proposed effects include temporary lubrication, cushioning, and modulation of pain-related joint processes.
Interactive treatment map
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Concerns & areas
Explore common areas and goals, then discuss which are most relevant to you.
Learn how this area can be approached within a personalised treatment plan.
Who may benefit
Not all knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis. This is why a doctor’s assessment is mandatory before discussing treatment.
Knee Assessment: Our doctor examines your joint to differentiate symptomatic knee osteoarthritis from acute ligament injury, meniscal tears, gout, or referred pain. We will review your symptom history, walking tolerance, range of motion, and any previous weight-bearing X-rays or imaging.
What to discuss first
03 / Your treatment journey
A calm, well-explained experience at every stage.
Talk through the concern, your previous experiences and the result you would like to explore.
Review the treatment area, suitable options, expected experience and practical timing.
Arrive prepared and receive clear guidance throughout the treatment visit.
Leave with simple aftercare, helpful contact details and a plan for review.
An ArtiBest® knee injection consultation in Johor Bahru at Medi Clinic is a doctor-led service designed to assess symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and review potential management options. Knee pain can be triggered by injury, mechanical wear, inflammatory disease, or referred pain. Because osteoarthritis is a complex whole-joint condition, treatment should never be a one-size-fits-all approach. Before discussing any viscosupplementation device, our doctor will thoroughly assess your joint function, medical history, previous imaging, and lifestyle to map out the safest evidence-based plan.
Before proceeding with an injection, exact product verification is essential. Medi Clinic will verify the exact ArtiBest product, the Maxigen Biotech manufacturer details, the current Malaysian MDA registration, and the original sealed box. We do not encourage patients to purchase unverified syringes online to bring to the clinic.
Understanding the Evidence: Evidence for intra-articular HA in knee osteoarthritis is disputed. Several major guidelines advise against routine use because the average benefit may be small and placebo effects can influence outcomes. Some patients report temporary improvement, while others receive little or no benefit. Manufacturer information discusses outcomes assessed over approximately six months, but individual duration varies, and guaranteed six-month relief is not accurate. Our patients from Tebrau, Permas Jaya, and Medini appreciate that we do not hide guideline disagreement. Whether you are a JB local or a Singapore visitor, we focus on safe shared decision-making rather than guaranteeing a permanent fix.
Any needle-based joint procedure carries risks. Common temporary reactions after an HA injection may include injection-site pain, mild knee swelling, stiffness, bruising, and tenderness. While non-animal sourcing is used, it does not eliminate all hypersensitivity or inflammatory risk. A significant inflammatory flare (pseudoseptic reaction) can sometimes occur, causing marked pain and substantial swelling. Because joint infection (septic arthritis) can appear similar, severe rapidly worsening pain, a hot joint, spreading redness, or fever requires urgent medical assessment.
The absolute most important rule of aftercare is following clinical instructions. We advise patients to avoid unusually strenuous loading immediately after treatment when advised, and to arrange transport when knee discomfort could affect safe driving. ArtiBest does not replace strength training or mobility work. By setting realistic expectations and providing detailed post-care guidance, we support your broader rehabilitation plan.
04 / Practical expectations
Your experience will reflect the selected treatment, treatment area and individual response. These are the useful details to explore during your visit.
05 / Compare your options
Compare the treatment approach, the area it is designed for, the experience and the way results may develop—not only the name or price.
A useful starting point when you already know the treatment and want to understand it more clearly.
Opens a wider conversation about suitable approaches, timing, recovery and natural-looking results.
Treatment gallery
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Related concerns
Begin with the concern you notice, then discover treatment approaches and questions worth bringing to your consultation.
Patient knowledge guide
Four short questions explain the treatment, suitability and why assessment matters. This quiz educates—it does not diagnose or confirm treatment eligibility.
06 / Before you decide
Your answers suggest that a doctor-led consultation may help determine whether your knee symptoms are caused by osteoarthritis, injury, inflammation, infection or another condition.
The consultation can also review previous imaging and injections, verify the exact ArtiBest product and Malaysian registration, discuss the disputed evidence for HA injections, explain alternative treatments and identify urgent warning symptoms.
Read about informed consent07 / Recovery
Any needle-based joint procedure carries risks. Common temporary reactions after an HA injection may include injection-site pain, mild knee swelling, stiffness, bruising, and tenderness. While non-animal sourcing is used, it does not eliminate all hypersensitivity or inflammatory risk. A significant inflammatory flare (pseudoseptic reaction) can sometimes occur, causing marked pain and substantial swelling. Because joint infection (septic arthritis) can appear similar, severe rapidly worsening pain, a hot joint, spreading redness, or fever requires urgent medical assessment.
The absolute most important rule of aftercare is following clinical instructions. We advise patients to avoid unusually strenuous loading immediately after treatment when advised, and to arrange transport when knee discomfort could affect safe driving. ArtiBest does not replace strength training or mobility work. By setting realistic expectations and providing detailed post-care guidance, we support your broader rehabilitation plan.
Contact the clinic08 / FAQ
Helpful answers for planning your consultation and understanding the treatment experience.
ArtiBest is a specific intra-articular medical device manufactured by Maxigen Biotech Inc. in Taiwan. The standard product (catalogue number AB-305) contains 2.0% crosslinked sodium hyaluronate (equivalent to 20 mg/mL) in a 3.0 mL prefilled syringe. Viscosupplementation introduces this HA-based product into the joint space with the aim of supplementing the viscoelastic properties of synovial fluid. Potential proposed effects include temporary lubrication, cushioning, and modulation of pain-related joint processes.
Before proceeding with an injection, exact product verification is essential. Medi Clinic will verify the exact ArtiBest product, the Maxigen Biotech manufacturer details, the current Malaysian MDA registration, and the original sealed box. We do not encourage patients to purchase unverified syringes online to bring to the clinic.
Current standard product information lists 2.0% crosslinked sodium hyaluronate in a 3 mL prefilled syringe. It is not a steroid, PRP, PN, PDRN, or stem-cell injection.
No. Cartilage regeneration or reversal of structural disease has not been established and should not be promised. It is intended for possible temporary symptomatic improvement.
The exact current MDA registration, authorised representative, and intended purpose of the exact locally supplied product must be verified before any treatment is performed.
No fixed delay or avoidance of surgery can be guaranteed. A temporary change in pain does not prove alteration of long-term disease progression. Severe structural disease may require orthopaedic review.
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Share your goals with the Eco Botanic team and begin with a personalised consultation.