Abstract
Synovial chondromatosis is most commonly occurs in knee joints, and rarely occur in elbow joint. Patient usually complaints of pain, swelling and restrictions of movements at the affected joint. Diagnosis is made through thorough clinical examination and imaging studies. We reported a 44-year-old female with complaints of pain and reduced range of movement (ROM), and catching locking symptoms in right elbow that was worsening on movements. She had a history of trauma in elbow joint two years ago. The patient was diagnosed with synovial chondromatosis after radiological investigations and confirmed with histology study. Arthroscopically assisted synovectomy, removal of the synovial chondral bodies was performed and post operatively timely physiotherapy was initiated at the involved elbow. After 6, 12 months of follow-up, the patient improved clinically and functionally.
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