Synovectomy in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Polyarthritis

Synopsis

The cells of the synovial pannus would appear to play an important part in the syntheses of the rheumatoid factor. This explains why synovectomy, while liberating the affected joint, may have a favourable effect on the course of the disease. The film shows two operations, one on the knee, the other on the hand.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 16 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1969

Availability

Hire

Uses

Undergraduates and postgraduates.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

arthritis; joints; rheumatoid arthritis; surgery

Credits

Contributor

C Kenesi; D Patte; J Debeyre; L de Seze; N Debeyre

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library