title: Radiologic evaluation of synovectomy in rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: The course of radiologic rheumatoid arthritis changes in 14 proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers, 11 metacarpophalangeal joints and 16 knees that were subjected to synovectomy was compared with non-synovectomized joints that were suitable for matching, according to clinical, laboratory and radiologic criteria. The progression of radiologic involvement was probably not changed by synovectomy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D000074402:Synovectomy