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

Patrick WeinrauchRobert TriggerGeorge Tsikleas

Published in: Case reports in orthopedics (2014)

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.

Keyphrases

total hip arthroplasty
platelet rich plasma
ultrasound guided
interstitial lung disease
rheumatoid arthritis
case report
systemic sclerosis
human health