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  • Title: Arthroscopic knee joint synovectomy in the treatment of early stages of rheumatoid arthritis.
    Author: Latosiewicz R, Murawski J.
    Journal: Rocz Akad Med Bialymst; 1994; 39():25-30. PubMed ID: 7497081.
    Abstract:
    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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