Recurrent Synovial Chondromatosis Research Articles

Arthroscopic management of recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the hip: a case report.

Here the authors report a case of eighteen years lady with recurrent hip synovial chondromatosis who was treated previously with hip arthrotomy and loose bodies removal and now she underwent arthroscopic loose bodies removal with partial synovectomy. In comparison to arthrotomy of the hip, arthroscopic management is a minimally invasive surgery that is associated with decreased postoperative pain, earlier improvement in range of motion, a shorter course of rehabilitation, and overall lower morbidity. Thus, the authors recommend arthroscopic removal of the loose bodies and partial synovectomy for the management of synovial chondromatosis of the hip.

Recurrent Synovial Chondromatosis managed with Subtalar Fusion

Recurrent Synovial Chondromatosis managed with Subtalar Fusion

Recurrent Synovial Chondromatosis of the elbow with ulnar nerve compression : A case report

Recurrent Synovial Chondromatosis of the elbow with ulnar nerve compression : A case report

Recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint: report of two cases

Synovial chondromatosis is the most common tumour-like lesion that is found in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Although it is benign and self-limiting, it can recur. We retrospectively reviewed 274 cases that were treated in our department from 2001-16 and found two recurrences, the radiological, surgical, histopathological, and follow-up results of which we report here. The reasons for their recurrence were analysed and elucidated.

Acute Left-sided Foot Drop Attributed to Recurrent Synovial Chondromatosis of the Lumbar Spine

Objective: To discuss an uncommon case of nerve root compression caused by synovial chondromatosis of the lumbar spine. Summary of background: Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon, benign monoarthritic condition of the synovial lining of large joints of the body. It is considered a metaplastic process rather than a neoplastic one, in which nodules are formed from aggregates of chondrocytes in the synovium. The nodules cause non-specific symptoms such as pain and decreased range of motion in the affected joint. In rare instances, synovial chondromatosis has been known to involve the spine, with associated radiculopathy. We report a case of synovial chondromatosis of the lumbar spine, which to our knowledge is the first case with foot drop. Case presentation: A 58-year-old woman presented with symptoms of lower back pain with unilateral radiation, numbness, and tingling. After primary resection of an extradural cartilaginous mass in the region of L4-L5, her symptoms remitted. One year post-operatively, she experienced a progressive recurrence of her symptoms and the acute onset of foot drop. Re-excision provided partial symptomatic relief. Histopathology showed nodular aggregates of benign cartilage, consistent with synovial chondromatosis. Conclusion: Synovial chondromatosis of the spine is a rare but potentially challenging problem for both patients and clinicians. Due to the broad clinical presentation and vague imaging profile, preoperative diagnosis is difficult. The histopathologic findings must be correlated clinically to arrive at the correct diagnosis. Surgical removal may resolve the symptoms, though recurrence requiring re-excision is not uncommon. This is the fourth reported case of synovial chondromatosis involving the lumbar spine, and the first with recurrence resulting in an exacerbation of prior symptoms including foot drop.

Recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the wrist

Recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the wrist

WRIST SYNOVIAL CHONDROMATOSIS: CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Primary synovial chondromatosis is a proliferation of cartilaginous bodies within the synovial membrane, tendon sheath or bursa. It is a rare orthopaedic entity especially when it occurs in the distal radioulnar joint. We report a 27-year-old man with recurrent synovial chondromatosis, nine years after his first operation. Although rare, synovial chondromatosis must be considered in the differential diagnosis in a patient with pain and swelling of the distal radioulnar joint. From our literature review, we report a 17% (5/30) recurrence rate for synovial chondromatosis involving the wrist joint which has not been documented in the medical literature previously.

Recurrence of synovial chondromatosis of the Hoffa’s body

Synovial chondromatosis of Hoffa's body is uncommon. Recurrences usually result from incomplete removal of the loose bodies or diseased synovium at the initial surgery. We report a patient with synovial chondromatosis localized into the Hoffa's body who presented with anterior knee pain and mechanical symptoms. At the first arthroscopy, all pathological tissue was removed. At 1-year follow-up, clinical and radiographic examinations were normal. Symptoms recurred at 3 years, when a bony mass in the Hoffa's body was evident on MRI. The mass was removed through a mini-arthrotomy. Histology excluded malignancy. At 10-year follow-up, the patient remained free of symptoms. Synovial chondromatosis can occur with unusual patterns of recurrence. The growth of a large size mass confined to fat pad without intra-articular involvement does not allow to exclude the diagnosis of recurrent synovial chondromatosis.

Recurrent Synovial Chondromatosis of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint: Case Report

A 59-year-old woman presented with recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the distal interphalangeal joint at the site of removal of what was thought to be a ganglion cyst in 2003 and the subsequent excision of a recurrent synovial chondromatosis in 2005. Although synovial chondromatosis is typically described as a benign, self-limiting process, recurrent disease and local erosion of the joint of this patient required wide excision with bone grafting and arthrodesis for definitive treatment.

A case of recurrence of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint

This is a case study of a patient with recurrent synovial chondromatosis. It shows some relevant images. It also provides possibilities for why this patient may have had a recurrence and how this was managed.

Radiotherapy in the management of recurrent synovial chondromatosis

Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign condition characterized by the formation of multiple cartilaginous nodules that are generally intra-articular and can lead to chronic pain and limit the function of involved joints. We report on the novel use of radiotherapy that was used to treat a 42-year-old man with rapid recurrences of extensive synovial chondromatosis in the knee refractory to multiple operations. Based on follow-up MRI scans and clinical findings, the disease process was halted with no progression seen over 5 years.

Recurrent synovial chondromatosis of the knee after radical synovectomy and arthrodesis

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.

Recurrent synovial chondromatosis treated with menisectomy and synovectomy

Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign intraarticular metaplasia of synovium. This process may result in the production of detached particles of highly cellular cartilage in the involved joint spaces. It is most often reported in the larger joints of the body including the knee, hip, elbow, and ankle. Since Axhausen in 1933 reported the first case affecting the temporomandibular joint, several articles have been listed in the literature regarding the presentation, diagnosis, and management of this form of an arthropathy. This is a case of a recurrent synovial chondromatosis that was approached with a meniscectomy and a complete synovectomy.