Repeat radiation synovectomy with dysprosium 165-ferric hydroxide macroaggregates in rheumatoid knees unresponsive to initial injection

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Arthritis Rheum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1780310615· OSTI ID:6971930

Vella, M; Zuckerman, J D; Shortkroff, S; Venkatesan, P; Sledge, C B

Because of failure to fully respond to an initial intraarticular injection of dysprosium 165-ferric hydroxide macroaggregates, 17 patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis underwent repeat radiation synovectomy using this agent. Of the 13 patients who were evaluated 1 year later, 54% (7 knees) had good results, 31% (4 knees) had fair results, and 15% (2 knees) had poor results. The initial lack of significant benefit from radiation synovectomy did not appear to preclude a favorable response to a second injection.

• Research Organization: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6971930
• Journal Information: Arthritis Rheum.; (United States), Journal Name: Arthritis Rheum.; (United States) Vol. 31:6; ISSN ARHEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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