Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis
Clinical Scenario
This protocol addresses the management of knee osteoarthritis using a targeted intra-articular injection approach directed at the knee joint.
Treatment Approach
The protocol involves an intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection into the knee. The specific indications, conditions of use, and sequencing are detailed in the full structured regimen.
The complete protocol — including when and how this approach applies — is available below.
References
DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2022.03.009.
- IACS may be considered, whereas other intra-articular therapies were generally not recommended, or in the case of IAHA, only to be considered if other therapies have failed.
- For the knee, OARSI, VA/DOD, and ESCEO made weak recommendations for its use, with some specifications, such as if refractory (VA/DoD) or if failed NSAIDs (ESCEO).