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The research aims to develop guidelines for viscosupplementation in knee osteoarthritis tailored to the Latin American context.

April 17, 2026Open Access

LatinVisco: A Latin American Expert Consensus on Viscosupplementation for Knee Osteoarthritis

Key Points

The research aims to develop guidelines for viscosupplementation in knee osteoarthritis tailored to the Latin American context.
Developed expert consensus through collaborative discussions among specialists in Latin America.
Conducted a review of existing literature on viscosupplementation.
Focused on safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of interventions.
Confirmed viscosupplementation as an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis.
Established safety and cost-effectiveness parameters in the Latin American setting.
Promoted therapeutic standardization to enhance clinical outcomes for patients.

Abstract

The LATINVISCO consensus provides updated recommendations adapted to the Latin American context, supporting VS as an effective, safe, and cost-effective intervention for knee OA. These guidelines facilitate therapeutic standardization and optimize clinical outcomes.

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Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

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