Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection.This is found in the natural synovial fluid in joints. It helps to lubricate joints and serves as a shock absorber. But natural amounts of HA are lower in people with osteoarthritis. When HA is injected into a joint, it may help lubricate the joint and incr...
Intra-articular injection of (derivatives of) HA into the hip joint appears to be safe and well tolerated. However, VS cannot be recommended as standard therapy in hip OA for wider populations, and therefore the indications remain a highly individualised matter....