title: Arthroscopic technique for treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the glenohumeral joint.
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis of the shoulder has been treated in the past with an open arthrotomy, removal of loose bodies, and synovectomy. Several authors have described arthroscopy as a means of treating this rare disorder because of the excellent visualization of the glenohumeral joint, decreased morbidity, and early rehabilitation potential. This article offers a technique in which a large-bore cannula and high pressure and flow are used to facilitate the removal of loose bodies from the joint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Nicholas B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Bruggeman
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Sperling
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Shives
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000601:surgery*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome