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Inflammation related to synovectomy during total knee replacement

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August 2013

Inflammation related to synovectomy during total knee replacement

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:101| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Inflammation related to synovectomy during total knee replacement in patients with primary osteoarthritis: A prospective, randomised study

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery BR; 2011; 93;1065-1070

Contributing Authors:
A Tanavalee S Honsawek T Rojpornpradit M Sakdinakiattikoon S Ngarmukos

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Synopsis

67 patients undergoing unilateral total knee replacement (TKR) for osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive treatment with synovectomy or without synovectomy. The results of the 26-week trial indicate that both groups displayed significant improvements in American Knee Society clinical scores and functional scores. Additionally, both groups displayed similar levels of serial inflammatory mar...

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