Diagnostic value of arthroscopic synovial biopsy in joint diseases  :  a retrospective study

Dr Aparna Shinde; Dr Sagar J More

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

Diagnostic value of arthroscopic synovial biopsy in joint diseases : a retrospective study

Dr Aparna Shinde, Dr Sagar J More

Abstract :

Arthritis is an important cause of morbidity in clinical practice and affects all the ages and both sexes . It can present as monoarticular or polyarticular lesion . Arthroscopic synovial biopsy can be useful in arriving at specific diagnosis . Tuberculous synovitis is the most common etiology of joint swellings. The next most commonly observed specific cause associated with joint related morbidity was rheumatoid synovitis followed by chronic nonspecific synovitis. Monoarticular joint involvement predominated over polyarticular joint involvement [ 82 % ]. Knee joint is the most commonly involved joint in both monoarticular as well as polyarticular arthritis, when cases of joint diseases affecting lower extremities are reviewed , the commonest etiology being rheumatoid synovitis followed by tuberculosis . Wrist joint is the most commonly involved joint , when the cases of joint diseases affecting upper extremities are reviewed , the commonest etiology being tuberculosis