Radiologic evaluation of synovectomy in rheumatoid arthritis.

The course of radiologic rheumatoid arthritis changes in 14 proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers, 11 metacarpophalangeal joints and 16 knees that were subjected to synovectomy was compared with non-synovectomized joints that were suitable for matching, according to clinical, laboratory and radiologic criteria. The progression of radiologic involvement was probably not changed by synovectomy.