This protocol addresses knee osteoarthritis in patients for whom an intra-articular intervention is indicated as a first-line management strategy. Multiple major clinical guidelines converge on this approach for the affected knee joint.
The protocol centers on an intra-articular injection administered directly into the knee. This modality is broadly endorsed across guidelines, and the complete structured regimen — including clinical criteria, procedural considerations, and follow-up guidance — is available in the full protocol.