Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisThe majority of the literature suggests that IAHA has a positive safety profile despite a few meta-analyses suggesting an increased risk of serious adverse effects.2Fuggle N (2026)Expert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisSpecific to IAHA, patients seek minimally invasive, lower-risk, and non-steroidal options with at least moderate efficacy and advantageous safety profiles.2Fuggle N (2026)Expert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisHyaluronic acid (HA) is a linear polysaccharide which occurs naturally as a constituent of synovial fluid.2Fuggle N (2026)Expert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisThe HA concentration in the joint decreases inexorably during the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and so, for nearly five decades, HA has been trialled and used in the treatment of knee OA.2Fuggle N (2026)Expert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisTo ensure a robust synthesis of evidence, we conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (2020-2025) for high-quality clinical trials, meta-analyses, and guidelines.4Wang H (2026)Evolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisThis narrative review evaluates the clinical transition from reactive, surgery-centric models to a proactive, integrated framework to mitigate the profound socioeconomic burden and functional decline associated with the disease.4Wang H (2026)Evolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisWe synthesized evidence across non-pharmacological rehabilitation, pharmacotherapy, and advanced joint-preserving surgeries, emphasizing optimal intervention windows and stage-specific mechanobiological requirements.4Wang H (2026)Evolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.
Hyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-AnalysisKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a primary driver of global disability, currently affecting over 365 million adults, with projections suggesting a 74.9% increase by 2050.4Wang H (2026)Evolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimThe majority of the literature suggests that IAHA has a positive safety profile despite a few meta-analyses suggesting an increased risk of serious adverse effects.
evidence level2
citationFuggle N (2026)
sourceExpert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimSpecific to IAHA, patients seek minimally invasive, lower-risk, and non-steroidal options with at least moderate efficacy and advantageous safety profiles.
evidence level2
citationFuggle N (2026)
sourceExpert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimHyaluronic acid (HA) is a linear polysaccharide which occurs naturally as a constituent of synovial fluid.
evidence level2
citationFuggle N (2026)
sourceExpert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimThe HA concentration in the joint decreases inexorably during the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and so, for nearly five decades, HA has been trialled and used in the treatment of knee OA.
evidence level2
citationFuggle N (2026)
sourceExpert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimTo ensure a robust synthesis of evidence, we conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (2020-2025) for high-quality clinical trials, meta-analyses, and guidelines.
evidence level4
citationWang H (2026)
sourceEvolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimThis narrative review evaluates the clinical transition from reactive, surgery-centric models to a proactive, integrated framework to mitigate the profound socioeconomic burden and functional decline associated with the disease.
evidence level4
citationWang H (2026)
sourceEvolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimWe synthesized evidence across non-pharmacological rehabilitation, pharmacotherapy, and advanced joint-preserving surgeries, emphasizing optimal intervention windows and stage-specific mechanobiological requirements.
evidence level4
citationWang H (2026)
sourceEvolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.
topicHyaluronic Acid Joint Health Meta-Analysis
claimKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a primary driver of global disability, currently affecting over 365 million adults, with projections suggesting a 74.9% increase by 2050.
evidence level4
citationWang H (2026)
sourceEvolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.

Source documents

  1. Expert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach.
  2. Evolving Strategies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Integrated Rehabilitation, Pharmacologic, and Joint-Preserving Interventions.