Is it time to bring back knee washout?

J Rheumatol. 2022 May 15:jrheum.211132. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.211132. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWashout of knee joint contents, whether by arthotomy, arthroscopy, or percutaneous methods, can remove phlogistic material contributing to the problem at hand. Observations dating from the turn of the last century coupled with multiple trials suggest such an intervention can be useful in the management of osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthropathies, crystal arthritis and septic arthritis. We suggest that this intervention - applicable at the bedside with minimal cost, preparation, or expertise - be reconsidered as an adjunct in management of these disorders.PMID:35569830 | DOI:10.3899/jrheum.211132
Source: Journal of Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Source Type: research