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Recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the knee after radical synovectomy and arthrodesis.

Abstract
We describe a case of highly refractory synovial chondromatosis, which recurred despite four arthroscopic synovectomies, a chemical synovectomy, two open synovectomies and an arthrodesis. A review of the literature revealed one similar case. Both presented with marked joint stiffness suggesting a poor prognosis. Although arthrodesis may relieve short-term symptoms it does not prevent further recurrence of disease.
AuthorsJ S Church, W H Breidahl, G C Janes
JournalThe Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume (J Bone Joint Surg Br) Vol. 88 Issue 5 Pg. 673-5 (May 2006) ISSN: 0301-620X [Print] England
PMID16645119 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Arthrodesis
  • Chondromatosis, Synovial (pathology, surgery)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint (pathology, surgery)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (methods)
  • Prognosis
  • Recurrence
  • Synovectomy

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