title: Synovial chondromatosis of the hip joint.
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis of the hip joint is uncommon entity. Two cases are presented, and the spectrum of the disease is discussed. Partial synovectomy with loose body removal is recommended as the treatment of choice. Joint replacement is performed only in patients with severe secondary osteoarthritis, and used only in selected cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery B, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Caspi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nerubay
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Huszar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ganel
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Horoszowski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D000074402:Synovectomy; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D013585:Synovitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery