Pigmented Villo–Nodular Synovitis of knee joint managed with open synovectomy: A retrospective study of 5 cases

Kushal Parikh; Shalin Shah

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2018

Pigmented Villo–Nodular Synovitis of knee joint managed with open synovectomy: A retrospective study of 5 cases

Kushal Parikh, Shalin Shah

Abstract :

Purpose: Medium term functional outcomeevaluation of Diffuse type PVNS of the knee managed with open synovectomy Method: A retrospective study of series of 5 cases of Diffuse type PVNS of the knee was conducted and the outcomes assessed using the Lysholm Score. Result: Excellent or good outcome was obtained in 4 out of 5 patients, and fair outcome was attained in one patient, who had recurrence at 14 months postoperatively. Conclusion: Total synovectomy provides good functional results at medium term follow up and can be used as an effective treatment for diffuse PVNS knee.