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Arthroscopic Management of Synovial Chondromatosis of the Knee Joint

V. S. Gowtham, . Mervinrosario, Vaishak Bhat

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 651–656 · Published 18 Dec 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59B34429

Abstract

Synovial Chondromatosis is a rare and it is a benign condition characterized by multiple cartilaginous nodules in synovial facet spaces. Synovial Chondromatosis affects most commonly the knee joint. This is a case report of a 30-year-old male patient presented with pain and swelling over the left knee joint. On evaluation MRI shows loose bodies, for which he underwent, arthroscopic exploration. Viscous fluid and loose bodies were identified and showed synovial hyperemia. Synovial debridement was done and loose bodies were removed and sent to histopathological examination. The result signify that arthroscopy is efficient method both in diagnostic as well as therapeutic management of synovial chondromatosis.

Synovial chondromatosis knee joint arthroscopy loose bodies

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