We measured the effect of arthroscopic lavage and debridement of the osteoarthritic knee by comparing objective measurements of thigh muscle function before and after operation. There was some improvement in quadriceps isokinetic torque at six and 12 weeks after joint lavage but not after debridement. Neither method significantly relieved the patients' symptoms.
1 . Two hundred and twelve cases of acute haematogenous osteitis treated between 1936 and 1950 have been reviewed. 2. The cases are described in three groups: Group IâSeventy-five cases treated before the introduction of effective chemotherapy; Group IIâFifty-five cases treated with sulphathiazole and Group IIIâEighty-two cases treated with penicillin. 3. The problems of penicillin therapy are discussed.
