abstract: Synovial oedema is a frequent complication in arthroscopic procedures performed with normal saline as the irrigating fluid. The authors have studied the effect of saline solution, Ringer lactate, 5% Dextran and 10% Dextran in normal saline on 12 specimens of human synovial membrane. They found that 10% Dextran in normal saline decreases the water content of the synovium without causing damage, and recommend this solution for procedures lasting longer than 30 minutes.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Hôpital Provincial de Madrid, España.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Martinez Moreno
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Hôpital Provincial de Madrid, España.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Vaquero Martin
keywords: Arthroscopie; Irrigation