Arthroscopic synovectomy and postoperative assisted radiotherapy for treating diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee: an observational retrospective study
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2015; 31 (4): 956-960
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ABSTRACT
This retrospective observational study aims to explore the treatment procedure and outcomes of arthroscopically assisted radiotherapy for diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis [PVNS] of the knee joint. From September 2006 to August 2011, 28 diffuse PVNS patients were diagnosed and treated under arthroscopy. Twenty six underwent post-operative radiotherapy. All patients were followed up, and the average follow-up period was 54 months [range 24 to 72 months]. All 26 patients who received external radiotherapy showed no recurrence at post-operative follow-up; The Lysholm knee joint function score increased from 54.3 +/- 9.0 at pre-operation to 71.2 +/- 6.7 at post-operation [paired t-test, t = -13.35, P<0.01]. Arthroscopic synovectomy is an ideal treatment for PVNS of the knee. Adjuvant post-operative external radiotherapy prevents the recurrence of diffuse PVNS
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Méditerranée orientale
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Anglais
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Pak. J. Med. Sci.
Année:
2015
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