[Rheumatological arthroscopy].
Arthroscopy is a useful tool for the clinical rheumatologist. It allows the clinician to examine the synovial tissue under direct vision for evidence of active inflammation. It permits tissue sampling. Biopsies taken at arthroscopy can be used for diagnosis, as in the case of infectious arthritis, and in the context of clinical research. Arthroscopy also has therapeutic benefits when performed in conjunction with lavage. It is a simple procedure to perform, after the appropriate training. The procedure can be carried out on an outpatient basis and is well tolerated by patients. In this article we will outline the practical concerns relating to rheumatological arthroscopy.
Duffy
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Service de rhumatologie, Département de médecine interne, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. trevor.duffy@hcuge.ch
Gabay
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000473:pathology*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans