Synoviorthesis with radioactive gold in haemophilia.
According to the experiences of the Malmö Haemophilia Centre, the best way to avoid recurrent joint bleedings and synovitis in haemophilic patients and to prevent progressive joint disease is prophylactic factor treatment. If prophylaxis is impracticable and also in patients with factor inhibitors, radioactive synoviorthesis seems to be a good treatment option if started early.
Petersson
C J
CJ
Department of Orthopaedics, Malmö University Hospital, SE-205 02 Malmö, Sweden. claes.petersson@skane.se
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006048:Gold Colloid, Radioactive / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006050:Gold Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006395:Hemarthrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000187:drug effects; D013585:Synovitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D006048:Gold Colloid, Radioactive; D006050:Gold Radioisotopes