A therapeutic treatment typically involving INTRA-ARTICULAR INJECTIONS of HYALURONIC ACID and related compounds. The procedure is commonly used in the treatment of OSTEOARTHRITIS with the therapeutic goal to restore the viscoelasticity of SYNOVIAL FLUID, decrease pain, improve mobility and restore the natural protective functions of hyaluronan in the joint.

DUI

D055676 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0519441

Previous indexing

Hyaluronic Acid/therapeutic use (1989-2008); Injections, Intra-Articular (1993-2008)

History note

2009

Public note

2009