Published 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

Results in treatment of radiosynoviorthesis by 90Y-silicate in patients with chronic polyarthritis

  • 1. Hamburg Univ. (Germany, F.R.). Radiologische Klinik und Strahleninstitut

Description

In 41 patients with chronic polyarthritis 90Y-silicate was instilled in one knee joint 61 times. In 22 patients it was successful for the whole treatment period, 8 patients had lasting clinical success at least for 12 months, and 5 patients showed a partial success during the first 6 months only. In 6 patients no objective improvements were seen and in 7 cases the operative synovectomy was necessary in spite of treatment. There were no complications. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Behandlungsergebnisse der Radiosynoviorthese mit Yttrium

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiobiol. Radiother.
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
6
Series
Radiobiol. Radiother.
Journal Page Range
813-817
ISSN
0033-8184
CODEN
RDBGA