Li, Wei and Sun, Xiaofei and Lin, Jianning and Ji, Wei and Ruan, Dike (1969) Arthroscopic Synovectomy and Postoperative Assisted Radiotherapy for Treating Diffuse Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Knee: An Observational Retrospective Study. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 31 (4). ISSN 1681-715X
![[thumbnail of 7383-36665-1-PB.pdf]](http://geographical.go2journals.com/style/images/fileicons/text.png)
7383-36665-1-PB.pdf - Published Version
Download (1MB)
Abstract
Objective: This retrospective observational study aims to explore the treatment procedure and outcomes of arthroscopically assisted radiotherapy for diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the knee joint.
Methods: From September 2006 to August 2011, 28 diffuse PVNS patients were diagnosed and treated under arthroscopy. Twenty six underwent post-operative radiotherapy. All patients were followed up, and the average follow-up period was 54 months (range: 24 to 72 months).
Results: All 26 patients who received external radiotherapy showed no recurrence at post-operative follow-up; The Lysholm knee joint function score increased from 54.3±9.0 at pre-operation to 71.2±6.7 at post-operation (paired t-test, t = −13.35, P<0.01).
Conclusions: Arthroscopic synovectomy is an ideal treatment for PVNS of the knee. Adjuvant post-operative external radiotherapy prevents the recurrence of diffuse PVNS.
Item Type: | Article |
---|---|
Subjects: | Opene Prints > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 09 May 2023 05:17 |
Last Modified: | 12 Jan 2024 06:59 |
URI: | http://geographical.go2journals.com/id/eprint/1885 |