RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Is It Time to Bring Back Knee Washout?
JF The Journal of Rheumatology
JO J Rheumatol
FD The Journal of Rheumatology
SP jrheum.211132
DO 10.3899/jrheum.211132
A1 Robert W.  Ike
A1 Kenneth C.  Kalunian
YR 2022
UL http://www.jrheum.org/content/early/2022/07/25/jrheum.211132.abstract
AB Washout of knee joint contents, whether by arthrotomy, arthroscopy, or percutaneous methods, can remove phlogistic material contributing to the problem at hand. Observations dating from the turn of the last century coupled with multiple trials suggest such that an intervention can be useful in the management of osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthropathies, crystal arthritis, and septic arthritis. We suggest that this intervention—applicable at the bedside with minimal cost, preparation, or expertise—be reconsidered as an adjunct in management of these disorders.