HA Injection Candidacy Quiz
Find out if you're a good candidate for hyaluronic acid knee injections. Answer 7 quick questions about your knee pain, previous treatments, and health to get personalized results.
Note: This is an educational self-assessment tool, not a medical diagnostic. Results provide general guidance only and do not replace professional medical evaluation.
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Medical Disclaimer
This assessment is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. The results are based solely on your self-reported answers and cannot replace a proper medical evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider.
This Is Not a Diagnostic Tool
- • Results do not diagnose any medical condition
- • Only a licensed healthcare provider can diagnose joint conditions through examination, imaging, and medical history review
- • Do not delay seeking medical care based on assessment results
- • If you are experiencing severe pain, sudden swelling, or inability to move a joint, seek immediate medical attention
About Treatment Suggestions
Any treatment options mentioned in your results are general information only. Treatment appropriateness depends on many factors including your complete medical history, current medications, allergies, and individual circumstances that only your healthcare provider can properly evaluate. Always discuss treatment options with your doctor before making healthcare decisions.
Insurance & Coverage: Coverage information referenced in results is general guidance only. Actual coverage varies by plan and is subject to change. Always verify coverage with your insurance provider or Medicare before scheduling treatments. Joint Pain Authority is not affiliated with Medicare, CMS, or any government agency.
About This Candidacy Quiz
This quiz helps you understand whether you’re likely to be a good candidate for hyaluronic acid (HA) knee injections based on established clinical criteria. By answering questions about your diagnosis, treatment history, and symptoms, you’ll get personalized guidance on your next steps.
Time to complete: 3-4 minutes
What This Quiz Evaluates
Research and clinical guidelines identify several factors that predict good response to HA injections:
- Diagnosis - Confirmed osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee
- Disease Stage - Mild to moderate OA typically responds best
- Treatment History - Previous conservative care attempts
- Functional Impact - How much your pain affects daily life
- Contraindications - Allergies or other factors to consider
- Insurance Coverage - Whether treatment is likely covered
Ideal HA Injection Candidates
The best candidates for HA injections typically have:
Positive Indicators:
- Documented knee osteoarthritis (confirmed by imaging)
- Mild to moderate disease stage (some joint space remaining)
- Failed or plateaued with conservative treatments
- Functional limitations from knee pain
- No significant allergies to HA products
- Insurance that covers viscosupplementation
Who May Not Be Ideal Candidates
Some situations suggest other treatments might be more appropriate:
Considerations:
- No confirmed OA diagnosis
- Severe/end-stage osteoarthritis (bone-on-bone)
- Haven’t tried any conservative treatments
- Active infection in or around the knee
- Skin condition affecting the injection site
- Allergy to specific HA products (though alternatives exist)
Understanding Your Results
After completing the quiz, you’ll receive:
- Candidacy assessment - How likely you are to benefit from HA
- Specific recommendations - Next steps based on your situation
- Educational resources - Links to relevant information
- Action items - What to do before your appointment
Important: This Is Not a Medical Diagnosis
This quiz is for educational purposes only. Your actual candidacy for HA injections must be determined by a qualified healthcare provider who can:
- Perform a physical examination
- Review your imaging and medical history
- Assess all treatment options
- Determine medical necessity
- Verify insurance coverage
Use these results as a starting point for conversations with your doctor, not as a substitute for professional evaluation.
The Evidence for HA Injections
Research supports HA injections for appropriate candidates:
- Pain reduction sustained for 6+ months in many patients
- Functional improvement in walking, stairs, daily activities
- Surgery delay - Some patients postpone knee replacement by years
- Medication reduction - Less reliance on pain pills
- Excellent safety profile - Minimal side effects
What Happens If You’re a Good Candidate?
If you’re identified as a good candidate, here’s what typically happens next:
- Specialist consultation - Evaluation by orthopedist or pain specialist
- Imaging review - X-rays confirm OA diagnosis and severity
- Insurance verification - Confirm coverage and prior auth requirements
- Treatment planning - Choose HA product and injection approach
- The injection - Usually quick (5-10 minutes) office procedure
- Follow-up - Monitor response and plan repeat courses as needed
Privacy Notice
Your responses are not stored or transmitted. This quiz runs entirely in your browser. No personal health information is collected.
This quiz was developed based on Medicare coverage criteria (LCD L39529), clinical guidelines, and evidence-based candidacy factors for viscosupplementation. Last updated: December 2025