Background
There are few rheumatologists who now use the technique of arthroscopy; in most centers, referral is made to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in this technique. It has become clear in recent years that the synovium is the primary site of inflammation and the major effecter organ in a variety of joint diseases including rheumatoid arthritis [1]. The present retrospective study was primarily carried out to assess the safety of this procedure in the hands of a rheumatologist and also to assess the utility of the procedure in various joint diseases.