What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case of a patient who developed a rare complication after intra-articular radiation synovectomy.
What They Found
They found that a 34-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis developed skin necrosis 4 weeks after an intra-articular radiation synovectomy of the left wrist. This rare side effect was attributed to radionuclide leakage. Early recognition allows for surgical therapy or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A major limitation of this study is that it is a single case report, limiting the generalizability of its findings.