Intra-Articular Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Injections Improve Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis

A single intra-articular injection of 2.5% cross-linked polyacrylamide hydrogel (iPAAG), composed of 2.5% polyacrylamide and 97.5% non-pyrogenic water. The product (Arthrosamid®, Contura, Denmark) was administered under ultrasound guidance into the knee joint. Patients were followed retrospectively for 12 months to evaluate safety and effectiveness in reducing pain (VAS) and improving function (WOMAC).