Hyaluronic acid injections are one of the various types of injections that can be given in a sports medicine clinic, but are much less commonly talked about when compared to things like steroid injections. In today's podcast, I'll talk all about what Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections are, how they work, and when I would consider using this for one of my patients.

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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - How HA works 03:04 - Types of HA 04:33 - Injection technique considerations 06:01 - Location, amount, timing of injections 08:53 - Can I mix them with steroids? 10:18 - Indications for HA injections 12:57 - HA Effectiveness 15:38 - Who responds best to HA injections?

*Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.