J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1973 Sep;8(3):257-260. 10.4055/jkoa.1973.8.3.257.

A Case of Synovial Chondromatosis in the Knee

• Jahng JS
• Kang ES
• Choi CD
• Oh HY

• KMID: 2463814
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1973.8.3.257

Abstract

This is a case of synovial chondromatosis involving the left knee joint of a forty one year old man. Chief complaints were gradual development of pain and limitation of knee joint motion of about 10 years duration. K-ray study revealed a single radio-opaque loose body filling the joint cavity. This body, measuring about 3×2×2cm, was removed surgically and found to have a pedicle from the synovial membrane, consisting of fat and fibrous tissue. The diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis was confirmed by pathological study. The postoperative course was uneventful and three months after the operation, the range of motion of the affected knee joint was good.

MeSH Terms

Chondromatosis, Synovial*
Diagnosis
Joints
Knee Joint
Knee*
Range of Motion, Articular
Synovial Membrane