title: Synovial osteochondromatosis of the cruciate ligament.
abstract: An unusual case of synovial chondromatosis of the cruciate ligaments is reported that resulted principally in a loss of function, secondary to a mechanical block to extension. Magnetic resonance imaging was useful in directing surgery, but not in making the formal diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Northern General Hospital, NHS Trust, Sheffield, England.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mubashir
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Bickerstaff
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000473:pathology; D001182:Arthroscopy; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003646:Debridement; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D016119:Posterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000473:pathology