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Beside Oncology, radiotherapeutics can also be of interest in the treatment of rheumatoid polyarthritis. Radionuclide synovectomy (Radiosynovectomy – RSV) is a minimally invasive method of treating persistent join inflammation.  Radiosynovectomy is safe, well tolerated and efficacious. About 70–80% of patients respond well to the therapy. However, the therapeutic effects are considerably worse in patients with co-existent osteoarthritis and advanced joint degeneration. Despite its advantages, Radionuclide synovectomy is not performed as often as it could be, so greater knowledge and understanding of this method are needed.

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