Application of minitrauma arthroscopic tcchnique in the diagnosis and treatment of acute knee gout arthritis

Objective: To explore the value of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of acute knee gout arthritis.Methods: 33 patients(35 knee joints) of knee gout arthritis were treated with synovectomy,urate crystals elimination and joint irrigation under arthroscopy,and systematic drug therapy after operation.Results: 29 cases existed different degree urate crystal adheres in joint cavity,synovial membrane hyperplasias and patellar cartilage injured.They were followed up for an average of 18(ranging from 6 to 36) months.All cases were relieved pain and swelling rapidly.Conclusion: The arthroscopic tcchnique was valuable in the diagnosis and treatment of acute knee gout arthritis,becase it is minitrauma,simple and effective way.