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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons does not recommend hyaluronic acid products for treating joint osteoarthritis

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A research group analysed data from 14 independent studies on the use of hyaluronic acid products for joint osteoarthritis. The results showed that the effect was so small that most patients experienced no meaningful improvement, although meta-analyses of joint function and pain showed some improvement. No significant difference was found between low-, medium- and high-molecular-weight products either.

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