Chondromatosis of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint. Case report and review of the literature.
Synovial chondromatosis is extremely rare in small joints. The authors present a case of involvement of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, treated by removal of loose bodies and synovectomy.
Mylle
J
J
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.
van Delm
I
I
Sciot
R
R
van Damme
B
B
de Smet
L
L
Fabry
G
G
D000328:Adult; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography