scholarly journals Arthroscopic Management of Synovial Chondromatosis of the Knee Joint

2021 ◽  
pp. 651-656
Author(s):  
V. S. Gowtham ◽  
. Mervinrosario ◽  
Vaishak Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Viscous Fluid ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
Left Knee ◽  
Loose Bodies ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Arthroscopic Management

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.

scholarly journals Synovial chondromatosis combine with synovial tuberculosis of knee joint: a case report

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Zhou ◽  
Ke Fang ◽  
Djandan Tadum Arthur V ◽  
Runbin Yi ◽  
Feng Xiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
Left Knee ◽  
Loose Bodies ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Joint Cavity ◽  
Careful Investigation

Abstract Backgroud Synovial chondromatosis is a rare synovial-derived metaplasia disease that comes from the formation of cartilage nodules within the synovial connective tissue of the joint. Knee tuberculosis is a disease caused mostly by the pulmonary tuberculosis and a few by tuberculosis of the digestive tract and lymphatic. tube. Case presentation Herein we report a 3-year-old child admitted by intermittent swelling of left knee joint with lameness for half a year, the patient received surgical treatment. The loose bodies filled in the joint cavity was taken out and the degenerative synovium was excised. Biopsy confirmed as synovial chondromatosis combined with synovial tuberculosis of knee joint. After 6 months follow-ups, knee swelling and claudication get totally recovered and the gait of patient recover back to normal. Conclusion Careful investigation of children with knee pain is recommended to avoid misdiagnosis, Synovial chondromatosis combine with tuberculosis should be considered a differential diagnosis in a child with knee pain.

scholarly journals Synovial Chondromatosis in Woman with Symptoms Mimicking Early Stages Osteoarthritis: Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Bagus Wibowo Soetojo ◽  
Faizal Arifianto Soehadak ◽  
Yunus Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Chronic Knee Pain

ABSTRACT  Synovial chondromatosis is a case that rarely found epidemiologically. It is a process which is benign in the synovial lining of joints, synovial sheaths, and bursae. It is the metaplastic process of synovium, which converts it into the cartilage and gets detached to become a loose body. Methods of this study are describing a case report of patient of Airlangga University Hospital that has synovial chondromatosis. A 38 years old woman, with a one-year history of pain, edema, and restriction of the left knee joint. Patient symptoms were insidious in onset, which gradually progressed. Decreased range of motion of her knee. The symptoms were mimicking of osteoarthritis. Considering the extensive involvement with multiple nodule masses inside the knee joint, we planned surgical management and open procedure. Total synovectomy was done, synovium and the masses were sent for histopathological examination which confirmed the diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis. In our case, the patient has clinical symptoms mimicking osteoarthritis of genu. Some study reported similar cases. Although synovium osteochondromatosis is a rare case and it should be kept as a differential diagnosis with chronic knee pain with swelling. Synovial chondromatosis is a rare case in the orthopedic patient. Diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis is often made following a thorough history, physical examination, and radiographic examination and histopathologic. In our case report, we present synovial chondromatosis in woman mimicking osteoarthritis.  Patient treated by surgical removal of the loose bodies followed by total synovectomy. Keywords: Synovial chondromatosis, osteoarthritis, total synovectomy

scholarly journals Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with 400 loose bodies: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 030006052110005
Author(s):  
Wenyan Zhao ◽  
Yan Ruan ◽  
Wentao Zhang ◽  
Fan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
English Language ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
Small Space ◽  
Loose Bodies ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Diagnostic Approaches ◽  
Language Literature

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a benign condition characterized by the formation of metaplastic cartilage in the synovial membrane of the joint, resulting in numerous attached and unattached osteocartilaginous bodies. SC mostly affects the large synovial joints, especially the knee, hip, elbow, and ankle, whereas involvement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is rare. Approximately 240 cases of SC of the TMJ have been reported in the English-language literature to date. The number of loose bodies varies among patients but usually ranges from the dozens to around 100. We herein report a case of SC of the TMJ accompanied by approximately 400 loose bodies in a healthy 53-year-old woman. Such a high number of loose bodies within a small space is extremely rare. We also include a brief discussion about the differential diagnoses and current diagnostic approaches to SC of the TMJ. Notably, delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis is common because of the nonspecific nature of the presenting complaints.

scholarly journals Challenging arthroscopic management of ankle synovial chondromatosis: A case report

2020 ◽  
pp. 221049172096111
Author(s):  
Tarek N Fetih ◽  
Ahmed A Mekhemar ◽  
Rashed M Hashad
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Arthroscopic Surgery ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Loose Bodies ◽  
Arthroscopic Management ◽  
Limited Range Of Motion

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare benign disorder characterized by the presence of metaplastic cartilage nodules originating from the synovial lining of joints, bursa, and tendon sheaths. The treatment option is usually open surgery for excision of loose bodies and synovectomy, while on literature review only few cases with arthroscopic management are reported. We present a 28-year-old male patient who was evaluated for pain, swelling, and limited range of motion of the right ankle joint. Both physical examination and radiographic investigations were suggestive of primary SC of the ankle joint and arthroscopic surgery was performed. Removal of loose bodies and synovectomy were successfully performed. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis. SC of the ankle is a rare disorder, and its treatment strategies depend on patient complaint, age, and the stage of the disease. Open or arthroscopic surgery can be performed. This case report suggests that arthroscopic management can provide successful outcome in such cases.

scholarly journals Ankle Synovial Chondromatosis: case report of 2 cases with 139 and 12 lose bodies treated arthroscopically

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 049-053 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Shantharam Shetty ◽  
M. Ajith Kumar ◽  
Yogesh K. ◽  
Karan Doshi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
Arthroscopic Treatment ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Loose Bodies ◽  
Early Return ◽  
Cartilaginous Lesion ◽  
Secondary Causes ◽  
Rule Out

AbstractSynovial chondromatosis is an uncommon, benign neoplastic nodular cartilaginous lesion of the synovium that can lead to lose bodies and arthritic degeneration if left untreated. We report the case of 2 patients with primary Synovial chondromatosis of the ankle with 139 and 12 loose bodies, respectively, who were treated arthroscopically. Both patients had successful outcomes without recurrence or malignancy, after excision of the lesions. We have reported the highest number of loose bodies (i.e. 139) in the ankle extracted arthroscopically. To conclude, Synovial chondromatosis, although benign, needs detailed investigations to rule out secondary causes and timely intervention to prevent further consequences. Arthroscopic treatment provides easy access and allows early return to activities. Level of clinical evidence: 4- Case Report.

Synovial Chondromatosis of the Foot and Ankle

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel D. Galat ◽  
Duncan B. Ackerman ◽  
Daniel Spoon ◽  
Norman S. Turner ◽  
Thomas C. Shives
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Transformation ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
Loose Body ◽  
Normal Function ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Loose Bodies ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Institutional Review

Background: Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a benign condition where the synovial lining of joints, bursae, or tendon sheaths undergoes metaplasia and ultimately forms cartilaginous loose bodies. Synovial chondromatosis of the foot and ankle is exceedingly rare, and outcomes following surgical excision are largely unknown. Materials and Methods: An Institutional Review Board-approved retrospective review of our institution's surgical database from 1970 to 2006 revealed 8 patients with SC of the foot and/or ankle confirmed by pathology. Results: Eight patients (4 female and 4 male) presented with pain, locking, or stiffness. Average age at presentation was 37 (range, 19 to 60) years. Average followup was 9.5 (range, 1 to 31) years. Six patients had involvement of the ankle, and two, the midfoot. Four patients underwent ankle synovectomy with loose body removal, and were pain-free at last followup. One patient underwent excision and midfoot arthrodesis for severe midfoot destruction. Three patients ultimately underwent below knee amputation, one for multiple recurrences and two for malignant transformation to low-grade chondrosarcoma. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the largest reported series of patients with SC of the foot and ankle. In half the patients, synovectomy with excision of loose bodies resulted in pain free return to normal function, without recurrence, at last followup. However, recurrence occurred in 3 (37.5%) of 8 patients with subsequent malignant transformation to low-grade chondrosarcoma occurring in 2 patients.

scholarly journals Synovial Chondromatosis of Hip in a Young Patient Salvaged With Mini Arthrotomy Without Hip Dislocation – A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neetin P. Mahajan ◽  
Prasanna Kumar G S ◽  
Ankit Marfatia ◽  
Akash V. Mane ◽  
Akhil Gop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Anterior Part ◽  
Hip Dislocation ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Synovial Chondromatosis ◽  
Lateral View ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Loose Bodies

Introduction: Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign disorder of the synovium, which leads to loose body formation due to metaplastic transformation. It presents as multiple cartilaginous bodies in the synovial joints, bursae and in tendon sheaths. The diagnosis often delayed in hip involvement due to insidious onset of symptoms. Surgical management is essential to manage synovial chondromatosis, which includes hip dislocation and debridement, arthroscopic removal or using arthrotomy. Case Report: A 20-year-old male patient presented with complaints of pain in the left hip since 1 year and difficulty in walking for 6 months. On examination, the patient had mild tenderness over the left hip with the restriction of joint movements. He had flexion deformity of 30°, adduction and external rotation deformity of 10 and 15°, respectively. X-ray of the pelvis with both hips anteroposterior and left hip lateral view revealed calcified nodular mass over superior, inferior part of the femoral head, and anterior part of the neck with decreased joint space. As the patient was disabled with pain, stiffness especially restricted flexion and abduction and difficulty in daily routine activities, we planned for surgical excision of the loose bodies. Using lateral approach to the hip, intra-articular loose bodies were removed through arthrotomy without hip dislocation. At present 2-year follow-up, the patient is having full hip range of motion with no difficulty in squatting, sitting cross-legged, and radiological examination showed no evidence of recurrence. The patient is fully satisfied with the chosen treatment and participating in running and other sports. Conclusion: Although hip synovial chondromatosis are rare, early surgical intervention with complete removal of loose bodies, joint distraction for 6 weeks to allow healing, and early initiation of hip physiotherapy helps in getting better outcome even in patients with early stages of hip arthritis. The early surgical interv

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