Long-term results of open elbow synovectomy for rheumatoid arthritis

Authors: Nakagawa, Natsuko¹; Abe, Shuji; Saegusa, Yasuhiro; Imura, Shigeaki; Kubo, Hitoshi; Nishibayashi, Yasuro; Yoshiya, Shinichi

Source: Modern Rheumatology, Volume 17, Number 2, April 2007 , pp. 106-109(4)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Long-term results of open synovectomy of the elbow with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were reviewed in 15 elbows. The subjects were evaluated at two time points with average follow-up periods of 4 and 8.7 years, and the results were compared between the two follow-ups. The Mayo Clinic performance score showed significant improvement in pain, motion, and daily function from the intermediate to the long-term follow-up. Overall results were satisfactory with little time-dependent deterioration in radiological grading, confirming the long-term effectiveness of this procedure.

Keywords: Long term results; Open synovectomy; Rheumatoid elbow

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1007/s10165-006-0547-6

Affiliations: 1: Email: nnakagawa_kkb@knc.kakogawa.or.jp

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