Viscosupplementation is to serve as a reference document based on relevant literature and clinical experience in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis using an intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid

BRAZILIAN CONSENSUS STATEMENT ON VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION OF THE KNEE (COBRAVI)

Article specifications

This review article was published in 2019 in Journal of Acta Ortop Bras. (IF2018: 0.17) by Brazilian specialists. The aim of this consensus statement on viscosupplementation is to serve as a reference document based on relevant literature and clinical experience in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis using an intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid, covering key aspects such as clinical indications, effectiveness, and tolerability.

 

Results

This expert consensus statement provides important information on the most important aspects of viscosupplementation and may serve as a guide for both physicians and payers regarding the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knees with hyaluronic acid.