title: Arthroscopy of the elbow for synovial chondromatosis.
abstract: Two cases of arthroscopic removal of multiple loose bodies are presented. Successful results were achieved, and patients had 4-year follow-up. Both cases involved classic manifestations of synovial chondromatosis. Associated degenerative changes were present in one case; histologic examination could not confirm synovial origin of the disease. Arthroscopy for removal of symptomatic loose bodies is an excellent choice as exemplified by these two cases. Care should be taken to review histologic findings, which may help in understanding the natural history of this type of process.
authors.affiliation: Southern Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn 37203, USA.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Byrd
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography