Objective To explore the effectivness of arthroscopic synovectomy in the treatment of pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the knee. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 13 patients with PVNS of the knee treated with arthroscopic synovectomy between June 2008 and December 2011, including 8 left knees and 5 right knees. There were 9 males and 4 females, aged 25-45 years (mean, 33 years). Of 13 patients, 5 had a history of trauma, and 8 had no history of trauma. The disease duration ranged from 4 months to 80 months (mean, 44 months). The preoperative Lysholm score was 45.3 ± 4.2, and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 score was 46.8 ± 4.9. All patients underwent arthroscopic synovectomy and postoperative radiotherapy. Results The pathological examination proved PVNS in all cases. All incisions obtained healing by first intention after operation. There was no neurovascular injury or knee infection. The average follow-up period was 21.8 months (range, 12-30 months). The Lysholm score was 90.2 ± 7.4, and IKDC2000 score was 87.8 ± 3.8 at last follow-up, showing significant differences when compared with preoperative scores (t=22.64, P=0.00; t=24.32, P=0.00). No recurrence was observed during follow-up. Conclusion Arthroscopic synovectomy can be effective in the treatment of PVNS of the knee, and it has the merits of minimal invasion, rapid function recovery of the knee joint, and satisfactory results. So it is a safe, promising, and minimal invasive procedure in treatment of PVNS.
Objective To explore the method and outcome of knee resurfacing arthroplasty in treating late-staged diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS). Methods Between November 2002 and May 2009, 11 cases of late-staged diffuse PVNS were treated, including 3 males and 8 females with an average age of 51.2 years (range, 42-63 years). The diseaseduration was 2.5-10.0 years (mean, 5.2 years). Unilateral knee was involved in all patients, including 7 left knees and 4 right knees. Nine patients had a history of trauma and 2 cases had no obvious inducing factors. The range of motion was (90.1 ± 17.2)° and Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score (HSS) was 68.9 ± 8.7. After synovectomy, knee resurfacing arthroplasty was performed in all patients. Results Superficial infection of the incision occurred in 1 case at 6 days postoperatively and was cured after debridement; other incisions healed by first intention. Limited flexion and extension, incomplete palsy of common peroneal nerve, and deep venous thrombosis occurred in 1 case respectively, and were cured or improved after symptomatic treatment. All the 11 cases were followed up 38 months on median (range, 13 to 102 months). Two cases developed chronic pain and were not given treatment. Recurrence occurred in 1 case 12 months postoperatively and recovered after synovectomy again. X-ray films showed no signs of loosening, sinking, and bone destruction. At last follow-up, the range of motion was (109.1 ± 18.6)° and HSS score was 86.7 ± 9.3, showing significant differences when compared with those before operation (P lt; 0.05). According to the HSS score system, the results were excellent in 6 cases, good in 3, fair in 1, bad in 1, and the excellent and good rate was 81.8%. Conclusion A combination of knee resurfacing arthroplasty and synovectomy for the treatment of late-staged diffuse PVNS is able to get a good cl inical results in restoration of function, improvememt of the l ife quality, and decrease of recurrence rate.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of arthroscopic treatment of pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the ankle. MethodsTwelve patients who were initially diagnosed as having PVNS of the ankle were treated between January 2005 and May 2012.There were 6 males and 6 females,aged 20-50 years (mean,35.4 years).Disease duration ranged from 6 months to 12 years (median,3.6 years).One case of recurrence was included.The preoperative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score was 55.5±7.6.According to degree and range of the PVNS lesions,4 cases of local PVNS were treated with arthroscopic debridement,and 8 cases of diffuse PVNS were treated with arthroscopically assisted arthrotomy;and local radiotherapy was given in all patients after operation. ResultsPrimary healing of incision was obtained in all patients.The mean follow-up time was 2.8 years (range,1-6 years).At 12 months after operation,no obvious pain,swelling,and limited range of motion of the ankle were observed.The AOFAS score was increased to 84.3±3.4 at 12 months,and it was significantly higher than that at preoperation (P<0.05) and at 3 months after operation (82.8±3.8)(P<0.05).There was no recurrence during follow-up. ConclusionArthroscopic arthrotomy combined with postoperative radiotherapy are recommended for PVNS of the ankle according to the PVNS lesion degree and range.And arthroscopically assisted surgery has many advantages of less traumas and hemorrhage,fast recovery,and less complications.