2012•Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative SurgeryRequires access
Analysis on arthroscopic synovectomy in treatment of tuberculous synovitis of knee joint
Yang Da-yu
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of arthroscopic synovectomy in the treatment of tuberculous synovitis of the knee joint.Methods A total of 89 cases of tuberculous synovitis of the knee joint were treated by arthroscopic synovectomy.All patients were followed up for 12～36 months and the therapeutic effects were evaluated.Results In the 89 cases,the scores were(48.2±3.2) before the surgery and(92.0±3.7) after the surgery according to the Lysholm criteria;the scores were(43.4±3.6) before the surgery and(89.3±1.6) after the surgery according to the JOA criteria.Conclusion Arthroscopical synovectomy is an effective treatment for tuberculous synovitis of the knee.