The use of radiosynovectomy in the rheumatologic practice
Abstract
Radiosynovectomy is a noninvasive method of local treatment of the joint synovitis using radioisotope. The radiation emitted by the radioisotope placed in the joint, causes fibrosis of the inflamed synovium and then its restoration and the return of its physiological properties. This method is widely used in rheumatology, bringing benefits to patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, haemophilic arthropathy, pigmented villonodular synovitis and other diseases. The relatively uncomplicated technique of injection of the radioisotope into the joint, the rare occurrence of side effects and a good response to the treatment make this method an alternative to surgical and chemical synovectomy as well as an useful addition to the pharmacologic treatment.
Keywords: radiosynovectomyrheumatoid arthritisYttrium-90Rhenium-186Erbium-169
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