Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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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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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  • Viscosupplementations

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

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

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.530w.380w.500
  2. E02w.718.875

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Viscosupplementation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055676. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055676
  2. Viscosupplementation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11903435