The treatment of chronic knee joint synovitis with radioactive isotops (author's transl).

Abstract

On the basis of 77 cases report is given on the treatment of chronic synovitis of the knee in rheumatoid arthritis with radioactive isotopes. Gold 198 and Yttrium90 have been applicated. During an observation period up to 6 years a follow-up on 46 knee joints has been carried out. Very good and good results could be achieved in 50% of these cases.