title: [Experiences in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with 90-yttrium-silicate (author's transl)].
abstract: In 29 patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis 90-Yttrium-silicate was instillated 48 times into the knee. An improvement was seen in 41 cases. The success lasted in 3 of 10 so far observed cases more than one year. No side effects were seen. Less than 1 p.c. of the instillated substance was leaving the joint.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007719:Knee Joint; D008875:Middle Aged; D012824:Silicic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015021:Yttrium Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D015021:Yttrium Radioisotopes; D012824:Silicic Acid
vernacular_title: Klinische Erfahrungen bei der Behandlung der rheumatoiden Arthritis mit 90-Yttrium-Silicat