Synovial chondromatosis of the hip is often underdiagnosed. A high index of suspicion and good quality imaging studies are therefore essential. A wide array of long and curved instrumentation is needed at surgery. Efficient use of time and an organized surgical approach are critical to decrease joint distraction time and potential complications. A successful outcome, with pain relief and return of joint function and range of motion, is predicated on incremental follow-up.
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Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo)
November 2024
Departamento de Reumatologia, Kassab Orthopedics Institute, Ksar Saïd, Tunísia.
Reichel syndrome or primary synovial chondromatosis (PSC) is an uncommon benign metaplastic condition that usually affects large joints. Though shoulder involvement was scarce, there are only a few cases in the pediatric population. A 14- year-old boy was admitted to the Pediatric Orthopedics department with right shoulder pain for 14 months.
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November 2024
Disciplina de Ortopedia, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUC/PR), Londrina, PR, Brasil.
Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon, progressive, benign condition favoring synovial metaplasia resulting from the production of cartilaginous tissue as loose bodies within the joints. In rare cases, it can affect the interior of the shoulder joint and present with pain, edema, and impaired mobility. The diagnosis is challenging, requiring imaging techniques.
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December 2024
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction: Progressive pseudorheumatoid dysplasia is an autosomal recessively inherited rare disorder with features of growth retardation, multiple joint deformities, and intra-articular loose bodies.
Case Report: This case study is about a 34-year-old man who presented to us following trauma to his right leg. On general assessment, he was short statured with multiple deformities of both upper and lower limbs with local signs suggestive of proximal tibial fracture over his right tibia.
Virchows Arch
December 2024
Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 401 N Broadway, Weinberg Building 2245, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA.
J Orthop Surg Res
December 2024
Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing, China.
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