Hyaluronic Acid Joint Injections
This treatment involves injecting a gel‑like form of hyaluronic acid into a joint.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Hyaluronic-acid joint injections are primarily intended to relieve pain and stiffness from knee osteoarthritis by temporarily augmenting the joint’s natural lubrication.
When Hyaluronic Injections may be considered
- Patients not suitable for surgery – Some clinicians use viscosupplementation to postpone knee‑replacement surgery or in patients who cannot undergo surgery.
- Patient preference despite uncertain benefit – Because some small trials show modest pain relief with high‑molecular‑weight preparations and because adverse events are usually mild (temporary injection‑site pain or swelling), clinicians may offer injections to informed patients who understand that benefits are uncertain and temporary
Hyaluronic Injections in summary
Hyaluronic‑acid joint injections involve injecting a gel‑like form of hyaluronic acid into a joint. Hyaluronic acid is a major component of normal synovial fluid; it attracts water and imparts the fluid its viscous, shock‑absorbing properties. In osteoarthritic joints, the concentration and molecular weight of hyaluronic acid are reduced. Therefore, injecting exogenous hyaluronic acid is intended to restore lubrication, reduce mechanical friction, and possibly decrease inflammation.
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