Arthroscopic synovectomy in haemophilic arthropathy of the knee.
From January 1996 to January 2001, arthroscopic synovectomies were performed in 28 knees with haemophilic arthropathy. The mean follow-up period was 5 years and 11 months. Six portals (two anterior, two suprapatellar, two posterior) and a posterior trans-septal portal were used in all cases. The average Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score increased from 56.4 to 71.5 points at the last follow-up. The average frequency of haemarthrosis reduced from five times per month before operation to once per month. The amount of factor replacement decreased from a mean of 4,633 U to 1,505 U. Progression of arthritis was observed radiographically in three cases at the last follow-up. An arthroscopic synovectomy of the knee using appropriate arthroscopic portals is a useful method in treating haemophilic patients as it decreases bleeding episodes, amount of factor replacement and knee pain.
Yoon
Kyoung Ho
KH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoiki-dong, Seoul, 130-702, South Korea. kyoungho@khmc.or.kr
Bae
Dae Kyung
DK
Kim
Hee Sun
HS
Song
Sang Jun
SJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006395:Hemarthrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D000074402:Synovectomy; D016896:Treatment Outcome