Clinicians' perspectives on the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis: A North American multidisciplinary survey
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OE Journal. 2021;9(22):22 Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2016;21(9):21-7.What this means for my practice?
Despite high use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid, most orthopedic surgeons and physicians surveyed feel some uncertainty in the efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid in treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Study Summary
One hundred and seventeen orthopedic surgeons and physicians were surveyed about their perceptions on intra-articular hyaluronic acid, including their use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid, perceived efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid, perceived influence of product characteristics, perceived factors contributing to the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid and brand selection, and the reasons behind their selection of the brand Euflexxa.
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