Intra-articular viscosupplementation of hyaluronic acids in an experimental osteoarthritis model

Conclusion The injection of saline solution demonstrated signs of OA development, while adding native hyaluronic acid of low molecular weight (Hyalgan®) and hyaluronic acid of high molecular weight (Synvisc®) protected the articular cartilage in this model of OA.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research