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"No Rationale" Seen for Continued Use of Hylan in Knee Osteoarthritis
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For osteoarthritis of the knee, intra-articular injections of hylan or hyaluronic acids are equally effective, although hylan has the potential to cause more local adverse events, a study shows. This coupled with the higher cost of hylan prompted researchers to conclude, "We see no rationale for the continued use of hylan in patients with knee OA." Reuters Health Information
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