[Radiation synovectomy in orthopedic and rheumatologic daily routine].
Radionuclide synoviorthesis (RSO) is a local radiotherapy that can be used in cases of synovialitis. RSO is performed by intraarticular injection of beta emitters (Er-169, Re-186, Y-90). Before RSO is planned, a precise indication is necessary, which must be verified by the acting nuclear physician, preferably using soft-tissue scintigraphy. If RSO is handled in an interdisciplinary fashion, it will be a valuable tool in the treatment of synovialitis.
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Nuklearmedizinisch-Radiologische Praxisgemeinschaft am St.-Josef-Stift, Schwachhauser Heerstr. 54, 28209 Bremen. lemb-donnern@ewetel.net
D001168:Arthritis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000379:methods*; D013585:Synovitis / Q000532:radiotherapy*
D011868:Radioisotopes; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals