title: [Needle arthroscopy in rheumatology--its role in diagnosis and therapy].
abstract: Needle arthroscopy is a new technique in rheumatology. The procedure is only marginally more invasive than a normal joint puncture, because small instruments are available. The method allows repeated interventions, e.g. synovial biopsy under visual inspection during the course of a disease. The procedure is demonstrated in detail, and the possibilities in the management of rheumatic diseases offered by needle arthroscopy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Rheumaklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brühlmann
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: Nadelarthroskopie in der Rheumatologie--Stellenwert in Diagnose und Therapie.