Case Reports in Orthopedics (Jan 2014)

Bilateral Hip Joint Hylan G-F 20 Granulomatous Synovitis due to Viscosupplementation Injections

  • Patrick Weinrauch,
  • Robert Trigger,
  • George Tsikleas

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/494073
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2014

Abstract

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We present the diagnosis of bilateral granulomatous inflammation of the hip joints associated with Hylan G-F 20 viscosupplementation injections. Clinicians recommending therapeutic Hylan injections for the management of hip arthritis should maintain clinical awareness regarding this potential complication.