Abstract: An oral supplement or topical supplement containing glucosamine sulfate and oleocanthal provides relief of pain and reduces inflammation in joints. The topical supplement is used in conjunction with a heat patch.

Abstract: An injectible, slow-release composition for treating animal, particularly mammalian and especially human, joints is described. The composition comprises (i) a lubricant, (ii) an anti-inflammatory agent, (iii) a growth hormone, and (iv) a slow-release polymer. The composition can be administered to any joint, e.g., spinal, knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, ankle, wrist, digit, etc., that is experiencing pain and/or the degeneration of connective tissue as a result of disease (e.g., osteoarthritis), stress, strain and/or other afflictions or ailments.

Abstract: Out-patient knee lavage is performed by use of a kit comprising: A. Means for preparing the knee joint for lavage; B. An optional surgical drape; C. A first needle and a first syringe containing a first local anesthesia; D. A second needle and second syringe containing a second local anesthesia; and E. A third syringe adapted to fitting the second needle, the third syringe containing a lavage fluid. The knee lavage is performed by: 1. Cleansing the knee joint and, preferably, covering it with a surgical drape; 2. Applying the first local anesthesia superficially to the joint to create a wheat; 3. Injecting through the wheal the second local anesthesia into the knee joint; and 4. Performing the lavage on the knee joint without removing the second needle from the knee joint.