XXXX of the knee -- a long term follow-up.

@entity1 @entity79 @entity158 @entity85 @entity378
Thirty cases of @entity378 of the knee followed up for an average of 15 years were reviewed. The majority of @entity1 developed the disease during childhood. All had received standard anti-tuberculous drug treatment. Fifteen were treated conservatively alone, while the other 15 had a debridement type of surgery in addition to drugs. At review, one-third had occasional mild @entity158 , but this was only present in the conservatively treated group. Stiffness, however, was more predominant in the operated and in the late onset groups. Some mild @entity85 was seen in 17 out of 30 @entity1 and was related not so much to disturbance of epiphyseal growth, but rather, to @entity79 . Interesting X-ray appearances at follow-up were found. The factors which could lead to a good outcome included young age of onset, treatment within six months of onset, and early mobilisation. If the disease is well advanced, surgical treatment will lead to a painless joint, but with greater restriction of joint movement.
