title: Synovial chondromatosis of the hip: management with arthroscope-assisted synovectomy and removal of loose bodies: report of two cases.
abstract: Primary synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon disorder, and involvement of the hip joint is rare. The clinical symptoms are usually non-specific, and a clinical diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis of the hip may be difficult and delayed, especially before the ossifying nodules become evident. Loose bodies in the joint can cause secondary degenerative osteoarthritis of the hip. Currently, the recommended management is surgical removal of the loose bodies and a synovectomy without dislocation of the hip joint. Herein we report on 2 cases of synovial chondromatosis of the hip, which were managed with an arthroscope-assisted synovectomy and removal of the loose bodies. We believe this is an easy and safe method for management of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Chun-Yang
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Alvin Chao-yu
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yu-Han
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Tsai-Sheng
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Fu
authors.forename: Mel S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020679:Arthroscopes; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018809:Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D000074402:Synovectomy
chemical_list: D018809:Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen