Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019
Synovial chondromatosis of ankle and it's arthroscopic management: A Case Report and review of literature
Saurabh Dutt, Deepak Joshi, Vinod Kumar
Abstract :
Background – Synovial chondromatosis is a disease characterized by cartilaginous metaplasia
originating from synovial memane of joints, bursae or sheaths of the tendons. It is mostly seen
in knee and hip joints and is rarely seen in the ankle joint. Traditionally, treatment has been open
surgery with excision of loose bodies and synovectomy. We present a case report of
arthroscopic treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the ankle.
Presentation of the case – A 27 years old male patient was evaluated for persistent pain and
swelling of his left ankle joint which increased post exertion. The patient was third year resident
in the surgery department and his work included prolonged standing that exacerbated his
condition. Based on clinical and radiological findings, he was diagnosed with synovial
chondromatosis of the ankle causing impingement in the ankle joint. Arthroscopic removal of the
loose bodies and synovectomy was done. Biopsy of the specimen confirmed the diagnosis of
synovial chondromatosis. There was uneventful recovery and patient reports no pain or
limitation of movements at 3 months of follow up.
Discussion – Synovial chondromatosis of ankle can be managed either through open or
arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopic surgery has potential benefits like better visualization of the
joint, access to areas difficult to reach via open approach, lesser morbidity, early rehabilitation
and quicker recovery.
Conclusion – Arthroscopic management of synovial chondromatosis is a reliable and successful
procedure.
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DOI : 10.36106/ijsr
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SYNOVIAL CHONDROMATOSIS OF ANKLE AND IT'S ARTHROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE, Saurabh Dutt, Deepak Joshi, Vinod Kumar INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-1 | January-2019
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SYNOVIAL CHONDROMATOSIS OF ANKLE AND IT'S ARTHROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE, Saurabh Dutt, Deepak Joshi, Vinod Kumar INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-1 | January-2019
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