Use of polysaccharide gel from natural origin comprising an aqueous composition of polysaccharides (1-100 mg/ml) and biocompatible alcohols (0.0001-100 mg/ml), obtained by the preparation of an aqueous solution of polysaccharides and alcohols by sterilization of the solution, for the preparation of an injectable formulation used in the treatment of articular degeneration, is claimed. ACTIVITY : Antiarthritic; Osteopathic. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.