Knee radiosynovectomy with 153 Sm-hydroxyapatite compared to 90 Y-hydroxyapatite: initial results of a prospective trial

ConclusionKnee radiosynovectomy with153Sm-HyA is safe, reduces hemarthrosis episodes after 12  months of treatments, especially in adults/adolescents and even with grades III/IV arthropathy, similar to90Y-HyA.90Y-HyA seems to promote better hemarthrosis control in small children.
Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research