In the case of osteoarthritis, cartilage and subsequently a critical element found in synovial fluid — hyaluronic acid — breaks down and serves as the contributing factor to joint pain.

Recent research has uncovered a pivotal role for hyaluronic acid (aka hyaluronan, HA), a glycosaminoglycan found in the extracellular matrix of tissues like cartilage, in this immune modulation.

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These range from hyaluronic acid-based scaffolds like Hyalofast that support cartilage regeneration to allograft osteochondral plugs, where healthy donor cartilage and bone are used to repair ...

Hyaluronic acid injections add to your body's natural supply. You may hear your doctor refer to these injections as "viscosupplementation," which literally means they help the fluid in your joints.

Social media posts exaggerated a gel treatment for osteoarthritis on the market since 2013 but presented as new research.

The results suggest that hyaluronic acid injections should be further explored for the management of KOA symptoms, and that steroid injections should be utilized with more caution, said Darbandi.

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Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient that you may recognize from skin moisturizers, but it also has numerous health benefits for your entire body.