Orthopedic management of a patient with synovial chondromatosis.

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Shawn C. Smith and Garrett M. Snyder practice in orthopedics in Loveland, Colo. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Published: February 2025

This article reviews practice guidelines, diagnosis, and treatment for synovial chondromatosis, a rare, benign condition that involves the synovium of the joints, most commonly the knee. The condition also can affect the hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and temporomandibular joint.

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