Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies. It is found abundantly in the extracellular matrix (all tissues are made up of matrix and cells; the extracellular matrix is any part of a tissue that is not made up of cells) of emb...
In the field of orthopedic surgery, hyaluronic acid is commonly used in the treatment of osteoarthritis through hyaluronic acid injections. Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the cartilage of the joints in a middle-aged and elderly population....
Another application of hyaluronic acid in orthopedic surgery is the treatment of tendinopathies through hyaluronic acid infiltration. Remember that tendons are "cord-like" structures that connect bones to muscles, transmitting the contractile force o...