FIELD: clinical biochemistry. SUBSTANCE: maximally possible volume of synovial fluid is removed, where content of sulfated glycoseaminoglycans is determined. Heavy degree of rheumatic meniscus destruction is diagnosed if value of this index is equal 96 mg/volume or above. Method ensures to determine reliably indications for removal of damaged knee joint meniscus. EFFECT: improved method of destruction estimation.
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1994-02-15—Published
1991-06-25—Filed