Arthroscopic treatment for tuberculous synovitis of the knee: A report of 10 cases
- VernacularTitle:关节镜下膝关节结核性滑膜炎的治疗(附10例报告)
- Author:
Yayi XIA
;
Hui ZHAO
;
Zhengyi SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuberculous synovitis;
Arthroscopy;
Knee joint
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of arthroscopic synovectomy for tuberculous synovitis of the knee. Methods Ten patients with tuberculous synovitis received arthroscopic biopsy and synovectomy. Postoperatively, isoniazid was injected into the articular cavity, and systemic antituberculosis drugs were administrated. Results These patients received continuous passive motion (CPM) from the second postoperative day. In 9 patients, the flexion ranges of the knee were improved from 90??5? before the surgery to 120??14? after the surgery, and the extension limit of the knee, from 20??3? before the surgery to 5??1? after the surgery, with statistical significant differences ( t =6.9 and 6.3, respectively; P
