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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 72-B, Issue 3 | Pages 512 - 513
1 May 1990
Ramanathan E Luiz C

We have reviewed seven cases of synovitis caused by date palm thorns, six involving the knee and one the ankle. Five were satisfactorily treated by thorough irrigation of the joint with normal saline, but two required arthrotomy and synovectomy. All made a full recovery.