Surgery
There is no surgical treatment for Lyme disease.
In severe cases of chronic Lyme arthritis, removal of the lining of the affected joints (synovectomy) may be needed if the arthritis has not responded to antibiotics.
Medical Review:
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
Last Updated: 09/21/2006
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