An evaluation of repeat intra-articular injections of yttrium-90 colloids in persistent synovitis of the knee.
The effectiveness of a second intra-articular injection of yttrium-90 colloid was studied in 30 patients with persistent synovitis of the knee. All had responded poorly to a first injection of yttrium-90 yet seemed likely to benefit from this therapy. With a minimum review period of 6 months complete remission of synovitis was obtained in 20%, while 63% gained symptomatic relief, with some reduction of synovitis. No improvement occurred in 17%, and in this group generalised disease activity was more apparent.
D003102:Colloids; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013585:Synovitis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D015021:Yttrium Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D003102:Colloids; D015021:Yttrium Radioisotopes