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Arthroscopic knee joint synovectomy in the treatment of early stages of rheumatoid arthritis.

Robert Latosiewicz, J Murawski

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Clinical results of 14 arthroscopic knee joint synovectomies are presented. They were done in grade II and III rheumatoid arthritis. Good and moderate results (according to Ogilvie-Harris) were obtained in 79% cases. Operative technique and postoperative management is presented. It was stated that arthroscopic synovectomy is most useful in II degree RA.

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Key concepts: Synovectomy, Medicine, Rheumatoid arthritis, Knee Joint, Surgery, Arthroscopy, Arthritis, Internal medicine