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    Arthritis Rheum. 1988 Jun;31(6):789-92.

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

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    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

    Abstract

    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.

    PMID:
    3382451
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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