Arthroscopic synovectomy in chronic synovitis of the knee in patients with hemophilia A
- VernacularTitle:关节镜技术治疗血友病A膝关节滑膜炎
- Author:
Zhengwu BAI
;
Benke ZHU
;
Ming ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hemophilia A;
arthroscopy;
chronic synovitis;
synovectomy;
knee
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(23):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective] To introduce a method of arthroscopic synovectomy in chronic synovitis of the knee in patients with hemophilia A and to evaluate its clinical value.[Method]Arthroscopic synovectomy was performed in 25 patients with hemophilia A from Sept.2002 to Jan.2007.Sufficient factor replacement was used and systematic rehabilitation exercise was emphasized.HSS scores were used to evaluate the efficiency of the operation.Insall standard was used to determine the difference between groups according to Outerbridge grading of the cartilage.[Result]Twenty-three patients were followed up.The mean period of follow-up was 27 months.The average frequency of hemarthrosis reduced from 23.4 times per year preoperatively to 9.8 times per year postoperatively(P
