Hyaluronic Acid Joint Injection

Hyaluronic acid (HA) viscosupplementation delivers a medical-grade HA gel directly into a painful joint or tendon, restoring joint fluid viscosity and reducing friction between cartilage surfaces. The procedure may provide pain relief lasting several months for arthritis, tendinopathy, and degenerative joint conditions — without the systemic side effects of oral anti-inflammatories. K+Clinic's orthopedic surgeons perform both intra-articular injections (3,500 Kč) for joints such as the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle, and tendon or attachment-point injections (1,900 Kč) in a short outpatient appointment.

Hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation is a well-established orthopedic procedure for joints where the natural synovial fluid has become thin or degraded — most commonly due to osteoarthritis, repetitive loading, or post-injury degeneration. HA is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in healthy synovial fluid; when injected in concentrated form, it acts as both a lubricant and a shock absorber, reducing bone-on-bone friction and potentially stimulating residual cartilage cells. At K+Clinic, injections are performed by specialist orthopedic surgeons — MUDr. Kudela or MUDr. Juríková — in a short outpatient appointment. Two formulations are available: intra-articular joint injections (3,500 Kč) targeting large joints such as the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, and ankle, and tendon or attachment-point injections (1,900 Kč) suited to conditions like tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, and shoulder rotator-cuff insertions. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes once the area is prepared. Ultrasound guidance may be used to confirm accurate needle placement. Post-injection, patients are typically advised to avoid strenuous activity for 24–48 hours; normal daily activities can usually resume immediately. Results vary by patient and indication: many patients report meaningful pain reduction within 1–3 weeks, with benefits lasting 3–6 months or longer. For moderate osteoarthritis, HA injection may allow patients to delay or avoid surgical intervention. The treatment is suitable for individuals with arthritis, post-injury joint pain, sports-related tendinopathy, and those seeking alternatives to repeated NSAID use or corticosteroid injections. Contraindications include active joint infection, known allergy to HA products, blood-clotting disorders, and skin infection overlying the injection site. A prior orthopedic consultation (2,200 Kč) is recommended for first-time patients to confirm suitability and review imaging.