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.

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Networked: 221 relevant articles (36 outcomes, 24 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Waddell, David D: 7 articles (06/2010 - 10/2003)
2.	Conrozier, Thierry: 5 articles (10/2015 - 03/2003)
3.	Migliore, A: 5 articles (04/2015 - 04/2003)
4.	Migliore, Alberto: 4 articles (10/2015 - 01/2006)
5.	Bellamy, N: 4 articles (01/2006 - 01/2000)
6.	Chevalier, X: 3 articles (04/2015 - 03/2009)
7.	Bizzi, E: 3 articles (04/2015 - 11/2009)
8.	da Costa, Bruno R: 3 articles (01/2015 - 08/2012)
9.	Rutjes, Anne W S: 3 articles (01/2015 - 08/2012)
10.	Reichenbach, Stephan: 3 articles (01/2015 - 08/2012)

Related Diseases

1.	Osteoarthritis 08/01/2008 - "Our findings show that AD is beneficial in osteoarthritis of the knee in patients with appropriate indications, viscosupplementation increases the efficacy of treatment, and that low- and high-molecular-weight HA preparations have similar efficacy." 11/01/2009 - "Viscosupplementation of the hip for symptomatic osteoarthritis appears to be safe and effective in more than 25 yr of use in Europe. " 09/01/2008 - "Likewise, viscosupplementation has proved to be efficacious in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. " 09/01/2002 - "Viscosupplementation: a new treatment option for osteoarthritis." 01/01/2011 - "The objective of this review is to assess the efficacy of viscosupplementation treatment of ankle osteoarthritis in the current literature. "
2.	Pain (Aches) 01/01/2013 - "All KOOS subscales ('pain', 'symptoms', 'daily activities', 'sports' and 'quality of life') and the NRS pain improved significantly 14 weeks after Viscosupplementation with HA. " 11/01/2009 - "These data, collected from 78 young patients, show that viscosupplementation is a safe procedure, and may provide significant relief from pain and functional recovery. " 03/01/2006 - "WOMAC pain scores were improved at the first control visit in the TENS group and in the viscosupplementation group; this improvement was statistically significant. " 01/01/2006 - "Based on the aforementioned analyses, viscosupplementation is an effective treatment for OA of the knee with beneficial effects: on pain, function and patient global assessment; and at different post injection periods but especially at the 5 to 13 week post injection period. " 01/01/2005 - "Based on the aforementioned analyses, viscosupplementation is an effective treatment for OA of the knee with beneficial effects: on pain, function and patient global assessment; and at different post injection periods but especially at the 5 to 13 week post injection period. "
3.	Knee Osteoarthritis 01/01/2013 - "The study concludes that the use of viscosupplementation reduced the economic burden of knee osteoarthritis in the health system as a result of delayed knee replacement. " 01/01/2013 - "The objective of this study was to estimate the economic impact in the short, medium and long term of the knee replacement delay, by conducting a budget impact analysis of the incorporation of viscosupplementation to the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. " 01/01/2016 - "AMSSM Scientific Statement Concerning Viscosupplementation Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: Importance for Individual Patient Outcomes." 07/01/2014 - "Viscosupplementation in patients with knee osteoarthritis: temporal trend of benefits assessed by meta-regression." 03/01/2014 - "Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis."
4.	Hip Osteoarthritis (Coxarthrosis) 06/01/2005 - "Comparison of the efficacy of lower and higher molecular weight viscosupplementation in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis." 09/01/2005 - "Double-blind, controlled studies are required to confirm these data, before viscosupplementation should be included into the treatment paradigm for patients with hip osteoarthritis." 06/01/2005 - "The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of viscosupplementation applied to the hip joint with the lateral approach and ultrasound guidance and to show whether this can be an alternative treatment model in hip osteoarthritis (OA). " 01/01/2011 - "Hip viscosupplementation under ultra-sound guidance riduces NSAID consumption in symptomatic hip osteoarthritis patients in a long follow-up. " 11/01/2009 - "Viscosupplementation: a suitable option for hip osteoarthritis in young adults."
5.	Arthritis (Polyarthritis) 05/01/2013 - "Viscosupplementation may be a therapeutic option for individuals with osteo-arthritis of the knee. " 05/01/2013 - "Role of viscosupplementation in osteo-arthritis of knee joint." 09/01/2008 - "Dietary and viscosupplementation in ankle arthritis." 11/01/2007 - "Acute pseudoseptic arthritis after viscosupplementation of the knee: a case report." 12/01/2009 - "Viscosupplementation treatment of arthritis pain."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)
2.	hylan
3.	Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
4.	Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
5.	Polynucleotides
6.	Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)
7.	Steroids
8.	Viscosupplements
9.	tenoxicam
10.	salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Intra-Articular Injections
2.	Injections
3.	Debridement
4.	Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
5.	Orthotic Devices (Orthosis)