99MTC-Pertechnetate Uptake after Total Knee Replacement in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992189Abstract
In 6 out of 48 non-hinged knee joint replacements in 35 patients, 99mTc 04−uptake values were clearly increased compared with a control group. Measurements were performed an average of 3 years (range 9 months-4 1/2 years) after operation. Four of the six cases showed loosening of the prosthesis at arthrotomy and one showed an infection. Tests for hypersensitivity to the different components of the prosthesis and cement were normal. Histology and immunofluorescence of the synovial membrane obtained at arthrotomy in the four operated patients showed no recurrence of the synovitis. This study indicates that there is no recurrence or only a slight recurrence of rheumatoid synovitis after total knee joint replacement of the geometric type.Downloads
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1982-01-01
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Boerbooms, A. M. T., Van Den Broek, W. J. M., Van Rens, T. J. G., & Van De Putte, L. B. A. (1982). 99MTC-Pertechnetate Uptake after Total Knee Replacement in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Acta Orthopaedica, 53(1), 125–129. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992189
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