RESUMEN
This recommendation is intended to provide a guideline for radiosynoviorthesis (RSO) in the effective local treatment of chronic inflammatory (non-infectious) joint diseases. It was developed in an interdisciplinary manner and describes the general objectives, definitions, clinical background information, indication and contraindications of this radionuclide therapy. The requirements to be met by a treatment center, the results of pretherapeutic examinations as well as recommendations on how the treatment should be carried out. Here, organizational and technical issues have been considered. Furthermore, information on the surveillance and follow-up of the treated patients can be found. In general, treatment and follow-up should be done in in close cooperation of the participating disciplines.
