Product Differences in Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acids for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Conclusion:
Despite similarities, IA-HA products should not be treated as a group, as there are differences in IA-HA products that influence both efficacy and safety. In the available literature, IA-HA products with a molecular weight ≥3000 kDa and those derived from biological fermentation relate to superior efficacy and safety—factors that may influence selection an IA-HA product for OA of the knee.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - July 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Altman, R. D., Bedi, A., Karlsson, J., Sancheti, P., Schemitsch, E. Tags: Knee, general Current Concepts Source Type: research