Viscosupplementation

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.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): E02.319.267.530.380.500, E02.718.875

MeSH Unique ID: D055676

Entry Terms:

• Viscosupplementations

Previous Indexing:

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

See Also:

• Viscosupplements

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Drug Therapy
Drug Administration Routes
Injections
Injections, Intra-Articular
Viscosupplementation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Orthopedic Procedures
Viscosupplementation